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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.99, 22,337.44 and 9,016.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.99, 22,337.44 and 9,016.73 is: 12,442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.99 : 22,337.44 = 9,016.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.99/22,337.44 = 9,016.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.99x = 22,337.44 × 9,016.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.99x = 201,410,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,410,764.55/16,186.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.76

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