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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.98, 22,389.97 and 9,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.98, 22,389.97 and 9,151.30 is: 12,628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.98 : 22,389.97 = 9,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.98/22,389.97 = 9,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.98x = 22,389.97 × 9,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.98x = 204,897,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,897,332.46/16,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.51

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