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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,185.28, 22,333.84 and 9,111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,185.28, 22,333.84 and 9,111.52 is: 12,572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,185.28 : 22,333.84 = 9,111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,185.28/22,333.84 = 9,111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,185.28x = 22,333.84 × 9,111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,185.28x = 203,495,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,495,229.84/16,185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.86

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