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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.14, 22,392.37 and 9,516.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.14, 22,392.37 and 9,516.61 is: 13,133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.14 : 22,392.37 = 9,516.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.14/22,392.37 = 9,516.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.14x = 22,392.37 × 9,516.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.14x = 213,099,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,099,404.68/16,226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,133.09

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