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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.30, 22,399.18 and 9,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.30, 22,399.18 and 9,159.22 is: 12,639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.30 : 22,399.18 = 9,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.30/22,399.18 = 9,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.30x = 22,399.18 × 9,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.30x = 205,159,017.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,159,017.44/16,231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.72

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