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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.56, 22,333.47 and 9,108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.56, 22,333.47 and 9,108.62 is: 12,569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.56 : 22,333.47 = 9,108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.56/22,333.47 = 9,108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.56x = 22,333.47 × 9,108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.56x = 203,427,091.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,427,091.51/16,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.98

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