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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.83, 22,337.51 and 9,113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.83, 22,337.51 and 9,113.10 is: 12,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.83 : 22,337.51 = 9,113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.83/22,337.51 = 9,113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.83x = 22,337.51 × 9,113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.83x = 203,563,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,563,916.82/16,186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.90

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