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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.20, 22,332.36 and 9,013.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.20, 22,332.36 and 9,013.14 is: 12,437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.20 : 22,332.36 = 9,013.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.20/22,332.36 = 9,013.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.20x = 22,332.36 × 9,013.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.20x = 201,284,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,284,687.21/16,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.88

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