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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,185.53, 22,335.29 and 9,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,185.53, 22,335.29 and 9,015.06 is: 12,440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,185.53 : 22,335.29 = 9,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,185.53/22,335.29 = 9,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,185.53x = 22,335.29 × 9,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,185.53x = 201,353,934.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,353,934.39/16,185.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.37

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