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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.54, 22,392.26 and 9,153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.54, 22,392.26 and 9,153.22 is: 12,631.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.54 : 22,392.26 = 9,153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.54/22,392.26 = 9,153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.54x = 22,392.26 × 9,153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.54x = 204,961,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,961,282.08/16,226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.24

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