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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.36, 22,334.84 and 9,111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.36, 22,334.84 and 9,111.03 is: 12,573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.36 : 22,334.84 = 9,111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.36/22,334.84 = 9,111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.36x = 22,334.84 × 9,111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.36x = 203,493,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,493,351.73/16,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.46

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