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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.96, 22,334.31 and 9,110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.96, 22,334.31 and 9,110.63 is: 12,572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.96 : 22,334.31 = 9,110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.96/22,334.31 = 9,110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.96x = 22,334.31 × 9,110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.96x = 203,479,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,479,690.55/16,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.93

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