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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.83, 22,397.49 and 9,514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.83, 22,397.49 and 9,514.74 is: 13,131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.83 : 22,397.49 = 9,514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.83/22,397.49 = 9,514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.83x = 22,397.49 × 9,514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.83x = 213,106,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,106,294.00/16,228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,131.34

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