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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.02, 22,394.34 and 9,153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.02, 22,394.34 and 9,153.29 is: 12,632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.02 : 22,394.34 = 9,153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.02/22,394.34 = 9,153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.02x = 22,394.34 × 9,153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.02x = 204,981,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,981,842.61/16,227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.13

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