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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.36, 22,393.53 and 9,156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.36, 22,393.53 and 9,156.06 is: 12,635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.36 : 22,393.53 = 9,156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.36/22,393.53 = 9,156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.36x = 22,393.53 × 9,156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.36x = 205,036,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,036,504.29/16,227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.23

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