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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.26, 22,394.56 and 9,154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.26, 22,394.56 and 9,154.31 is: 12,631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.26 : 22,394.56 = 9,154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.26/22,394.56 = 9,154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.26x = 22,394.56 × 9,154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.26x = 205,006,698.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,006,698.78/16,229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.92

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