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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.33, 22,175.17 and 9,263.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.33, 22,175.17 and 9,263.37 is: 12,783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.33 : 22,175.17 = 9,263.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.33/22,175.17 = 9,263.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.33x = 22,175.17 × 9,263.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.33x = 205,416,804.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,416,804.52/16,069.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.16

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