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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.75, 22,388.77 and 9,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.75, 22,388.77 and 9,150.16 is: 12,627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.75 : 22,388.77 = 9,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.75/22,388.77 = 9,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.75x = 22,388.77 × 9,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.75x = 204,860,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,860,670.01/16,223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.21

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