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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.89, 22,625.88 and 9,226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.89, 22,625.88 and 9,226.63 is: 12,732.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.89 : 22,625.88 = 9,226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.89/22,625.88 = 9,226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.89x = 22,625.88 × 9,226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.89x = 208,760,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,760,732.40/16,395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.50

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