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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.10, 22,332.10 and 9,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.10, 22,332.10 and 9,108.16 is: 12,568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.10 : 22,332.10 = 9,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.10/22,332.10 = 9,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.10x = 22,332.10 × 9,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.10x = 203,404,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,404,339.94/16,183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.94

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