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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.44, 22,388.56 and 9,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.44, 22,388.56 and 9,151.72 is: 12,627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.44 : 22,388.56 = 9,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.44/22,388.56 = 9,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.44x = 22,388.56 × 9,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.44x = 204,893,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,893,832.32/16,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.94

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