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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.14, 22,391.38 and 9,153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.14, 22,391.38 and 9,153.22 is: 12,631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.14 : 22,391.38 = 9,153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.14/22,391.38 = 9,153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.14x = 22,391.38 × 9,153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.14x = 204,953,227.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,953,227.24/16,226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.05

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