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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.48, 22,389.28 and 9,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.48, 22,389.28 and 9,150.80 is: 12,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.48 : 22,389.28 = 9,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.48/22,389.28 = 9,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.48x = 22,389.28 × 9,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.48x = 204,879,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,879,823.42/16,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.82

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