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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.11, 22,390.43 and 9,153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.11, 22,390.43 and 9,153.81 is: 12,632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.11 : 22,390.43 = 9,153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.11/22,390.43 = 9,153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.11x = 22,390.43 × 9,153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.11x = 204,957,696.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,957,696.27/16,225.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.13

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