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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.44, 22,387.18 and 9,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.44, 22,387.18 and 9,150.72 is: 12,626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.44 : 22,387.18 = 9,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.44/22,387.18 = 9,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.44x = 22,387.18 × 9,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.44x = 204,858,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,858,815.77/16,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,626.56

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