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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.30, 22,392.23 and 9,153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.30, 22,392.23 and 9,153.19 is: 12,632.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.30 : 22,392.23 = 9,153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.30/22,392.23 = 9,153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.30x = 22,392.23 × 9,153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.30x = 204,960,335.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,960,335.71/16,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.14

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