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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.54, 22,396.26 and 9,154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.54, 22,396.26 and 9,154.81 is: 12,634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.54 : 22,396.26 = 9,154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.54/22,396.26 = 9,154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.54x = 22,396.26 × 9,154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.54x = 205,033,505.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,033,505.01/16,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.13

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