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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.41, 22,330.13 and 9,108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.41, 22,330.13 and 9,108.33 is: 12,567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.41 : 22,330.13 = 9,108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.41/22,330.13 = 9,108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.41x = 22,330.13 × 9,108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.41x = 203,390,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,390,147.44/16,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,567.82

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