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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.91, 22,330.81 and 9,108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.91, 22,330.81 and 9,108.83 is: 12,568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.91 : 22,330.81 = 9,108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.91/22,330.81 = 9,108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.91x = 22,330.81 × 9,108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.91x = 203,407,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,407,552.05/16,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.50

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