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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,185.93, 22,338.71 and 9,113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,185.93, 22,338.71 and 9,113.73 is: 12,578.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,185.93 : 22,338.71 = 9,113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,185.93/22,338.71 = 9,113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,185.93x = 22,338.71 × 9,113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,185.93x = 203,588,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,588,971.49/16,185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,578.14

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