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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.23, 22,334.66 and 9,110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.23, 22,334.66 and 9,110.91 is: 12,573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.23 : 22,334.66 = 9,110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.23/22,334.66 = 9,110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.23x = 22,334.66 × 9,110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.23x = 203,489,077.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,489,077.14/16,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.29

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