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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.64, 22,388.18 and 9,149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.64, 22,388.18 and 9,149.64 is: 12,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.64 : 22,388.18 = 9,149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.64/22,388.18 = 9,149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.64x = 22,388.18 × 9,149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.64x = 204,843,787.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,843,787.26/16,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,626.25

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