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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.65, 22,398.93 and 9,515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.65, 22,398.93 and 9,515.34 is: 13,131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.65 : 22,398.93 = 9,515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.65/22,398.93 = 9,515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.65x = 22,398.93 × 9,515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.65x = 213,133,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,133,434.59/16,230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,131.54

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