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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.83, 22,399.21 and 9,157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.83, 22,399.21 and 9,157.22 is: 12,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.83 : 22,399.21 = 9,157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.83/22,399.21 = 9,157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.83x = 22,399.21 × 9,157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.83x = 205,114,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,114,358.91/16,230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.33

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