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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,229.27, 22,396.68 and 9,519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,229.27, 22,396.68 and 9,519.74 is: 13,137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,229.27 : 22,396.68 = 9,519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,229.27/22,396.68 = 9,519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,229.27x = 22,396.68 × 9,519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,229.27x = 213,210,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,210,458.48/16,229.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,137.40

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