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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.48, 22,387.20 and 9,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.48, 22,387.20 and 9,149.28 is: 12,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.48 : 22,387.20 = 9,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.48/22,387.20 = 9,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.48x = 22,387.20 × 9,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.48x = 204,826,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,826,761.22/16,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.55

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