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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.48, 22,397.56 and 9,156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.48, 22,397.56 and 9,156.80 is: 12,636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.48 : 22,397.56 = 9,156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.48/22,397.56 = 9,156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.48x = 22,397.56 × 9,156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.48x = 205,089,977.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,089,977.41/16,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636.10

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