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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.90, 22,397.91 and 9,513.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.90, 22,397.91 and 9,513.98 is: 13,132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.90 : 22,397.91 = 9,513.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.90/22,397.91 = 9,513.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.90x = 22,397.91 × 9,513.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.90x = 213,093,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,093,267.78/16,226.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,132.10

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