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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.85, 22,335.80 and 9,111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.85, 22,335.80 and 9,111.65 is: 12,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.85 : 22,335.80 = 9,111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.85/22,335.80 = 9,111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.85x = 22,335.80 × 9,111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.85x = 203,515,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,515,834.83/16,183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.25

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