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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.22, 22,394.98 and 9,154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.22, 22,394.98 and 9,154.66 is: 12,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.22 : 22,394.98 = 9,154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.22/22,394.98 = 9,154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.22x = 22,394.98 × 9,154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.22x = 205,018,427.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,018,427.61/16,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.45

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