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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.13, 22,395.06 and 9,154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.13, 22,395.06 and 9,154.68 is: 12,633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.13 : 22,395.06 = 9,154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.13/22,395.06 = 9,154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.13x = 22,395.06 × 9,154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.13x = 205,019,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,019,607.88/16,228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.60

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