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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.30, 22,390.85 and 9,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.30, 22,390.85 and 9,152.19 is: 12,630.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.30 : 22,390.85 = 9,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.30/22,390.85 = 9,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.30x = 22,390.85 × 9,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.30x = 204,925,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,925,267.70/16,224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.76

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