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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.54, 22,395.55 and 9,514.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.54, 22,395.55 and 9,514.35 is: 13,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.54 : 22,395.55 = 9,514.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.54/22,395.55 = 9,514.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.54x = 22,395.55 × 9,514.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.54x = 213,079,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,079,101.14/16,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,129.90

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