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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.49, 22,334.35 and 9,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.49, 22,334.35 and 9,013.98 is: 12,439.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.49 : 22,334.35 = 9,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.49/22,334.35 = 9,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.49x = 22,334.35 × 9,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.49x = 201,321,384.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,321,384.21/16,183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.92

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