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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.11, 22,391.80 and 9,154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.11, 22,391.80 and 9,154.81 is: 12,633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.11 : 22,391.80 = 9,154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.11/22,391.80 = 9,154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.11x = 22,391.80 × 9,154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.11x = 204,992,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,992,674.56/16,226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.51

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