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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230, 22,398.18 and 9,156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230, 22,398.18 and 9,156.26 is: 12,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230 : 22,398.18 = 9,156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230/22,398.18 = 9,156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230x = 22,398.18 × 9,156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230x = 205,083,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,083,559.61/16,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636.08

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