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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.64, 22,396.56 and 9,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.64, 22,396.56 and 9,152.48 is: 12,631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.64 : 22,396.56 = 9,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.64/22,396.56 = 9,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.64x = 22,396.56 × 9,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.64x = 204,984,067.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,984,067.47/16,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.01

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