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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.24, 22,397.04 and 9,155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.24, 22,397.04 and 9,155.66 is: 12,635.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.24 : 22,397.04 = 9,155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.24/22,397.04 = 9,155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.24x = 22,397.04 × 9,155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.24x = 205,059,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,059,683.25/16,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.20

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