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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.49, 22,389.56 and 9,153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.49, 22,389.56 and 9,153.19 is: 12,631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.49 : 22,389.56 = 9,153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.49/22,389.56 = 9,153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.49x = 22,389.56 × 9,153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.49x = 204,935,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,935,784.75/16,224.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.27

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