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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,227.70, 22,394.22 and 9,154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,227.70, 22,394.22 and 9,154.12 is: 12,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,227.70 : 22,394.22 = 9,154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,227.70/22,394.22 = 9,154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,227.70x = 22,394.22 × 9,154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,227.70x = 204,999,377.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,999,377.19/16,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.68

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