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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.59, 22,387.21 and 9,151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.59, 22,387.21 and 9,151.75 is: 12,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.59 : 22,387.21 = 9,151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.59/22,387.21 = 9,151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.59x = 22,387.21 × 9,151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.59x = 204,882,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,882,149.12/16,223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.66

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