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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.84, 22,390.16 and 9,150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.84, 22,390.16 and 9,150.88 is: 12,627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.84 : 22,390.16 = 9,150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.84/22,390.16 = 9,150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.84x = 22,390.16 × 9,150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.84x = 204,889,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,889,667.34/16,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.37

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