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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.02, 22,395.72 and 9,154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.02, 22,395.72 and 9,154.29 is: 12,633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.02 : 22,395.72 = 9,154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.02/22,395.72 = 9,154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.02x = 22,395.72 × 9,154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.02x = 205,016,869.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,016,869.87/16,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.51

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