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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.33, 22,396.13 and 9,152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.33, 22,396.13 and 9,152.17 is: 12,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.33 : 22,396.13 = 9,152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.33/22,396.13 = 9,152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.33x = 22,396.13 × 9,152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.33x = 204,973,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,973,121.67/16,228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.58

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