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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.44, 22,389.94 and 9,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.44, 22,389.94 and 9,152.72 is: 12,629.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.44 : 22,389.94 = 9,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.44/22,389.94 = 9,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.44x = 22,389.94 × 9,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.44x = 204,928,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,928,851.64/16,226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.32

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