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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,185.36, 22,333.72 and 9,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,185.36, 22,333.72 and 9,110.40 is: 12,571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,185.36 : 22,333.72 = 9,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,185.36/22,333.72 = 9,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,185.36x = 22,333.72 × 9,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,185.36x = 203,469,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,469,122.69/16,185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.18

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