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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.24, 22,392.89 and 9,152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.24, 22,392.89 and 9,152.66 is: 12,631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.24 : 22,392.89 = 9,152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.24/22,392.89 = 9,152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.24x = 22,392.89 × 9,152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.24x = 204,954,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,954,350.86/16,226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.05

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