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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.37, 22,337.57 and 9,016.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.37, 22,337.57 and 9,016.77 is: 12,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.37 : 22,337.57 = 9,016.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.37/22,337.57 = 9,016.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.37x = 22,337.57 × 9,016.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.37x = 201,412,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,412,711.71/16,186.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.35

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