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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.65, 22,390.70 and 9,152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.65, 22,390.70 and 9,152.73 is: 12,630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.65 : 22,390.70 = 9,152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.65/22,390.70 = 9,152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.65x = 22,390.70 × 9,152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.65x = 204,935,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,935,985.85/16,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.37

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