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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.74, 22,393.58 and 9,153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.74, 22,393.58 and 9,153.16 is: 12,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.74 : 22,393.58 = 9,153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.74/22,393.58 = 9,153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.74x = 22,393.58 × 9,153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.74x = 204,971,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,971,862.98/16,226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.74

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