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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.06, 22,332.18 and 9,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.06, 22,332.18 and 9,013 is: 12,437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.06 : 22,332.18 = 9,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.06/22,332.18 = 9,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.06x = 22,332.18 × 9,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.06x = 201,279,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,279,938.34/16,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.69

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