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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.90, 22,390.02 and 9,150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.90, 22,390.02 and 9,150.17 is: 12,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.90 : 22,390.02 = 9,150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.90/22,390.02 = 9,150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.90x = 22,390.02 × 9,150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.90x = 204,872,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,872,377.35/16,223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.82

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