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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.51, 22,146.48 and 9,337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.51, 22,146.48 and 9,337.23 is: 12,883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.51 : 22,146.48 = 9,337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.51/22,146.48 = 9,337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.51x = 22,146.48 × 9,337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.51x = 206,786,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,786,777.45/16,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,883.50

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