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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.71, 22,333.50 and 9,112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.71, 22,333.50 and 9,112.41 is: 12,575.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.71 : 22,333.50 = 9,112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.71/22,333.50 = 9,112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.71x = 22,333.50 × 9,112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.71x = 203,512,008.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,512,008.74/16,183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.11

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