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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.63, 22,389.95 and 9,151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.63, 22,389.95 and 9,151.01 is: 12,628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.63 : 22,389.95 = 9,151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.63/22,389.95 = 9,151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.63x = 22,389.95 × 9,151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.63x = 204,890,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,890,498.64/16,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.36

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