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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.27, 22,397.44 and 9,155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.27, 22,397.44 and 9,155.54 is: 12,635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.27 : 22,397.44 = 9,155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.27/22,397.44 = 9,155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.27x = 22,397.44 × 9,155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.27x = 205,060,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,060,657.82/16,229.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.24

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