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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.23, 22,338.24 and 9,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.23, 22,338.24 and 9,017.06 is: 12,443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.23 : 22,338.24 = 9,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.23/22,338.24 = 9,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.23x = 22,338.24 × 9,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.23x = 201,425,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,425,250.37/16,187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.47

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