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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.03, 22,330.99 and 9,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.03, 22,330.99 and 9,109.30 is: 12,569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.03 : 22,330.99 = 9,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.03/22,330.99 = 9,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.03x = 22,330.99 × 9,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.03x = 203,419,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,419,687.21/16,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.94

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