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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.23, 22,333.28 and 9,109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.23, 22,333.28 and 9,109.91 is: 12,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.23 : 22,333.28 = 9,109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.23/22,333.28 = 9,109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.23x = 22,333.28 × 9,109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.23x = 203,454,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,454,013.59/16,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.90

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