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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.76, 22,391.53 and 9,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.76, 22,391.53 and 9,152.19 is: 12,630.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.76 : 22,391.53 = 9,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.76/22,391.53 = 9,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.76x = 22,391.53 × 9,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.76x = 204,931,514.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,931,514.07/16,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.01

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