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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.62, 22,345.77 and 9,023.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.62, 22,345.77 and 9,023.23 is: 12,451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.62 : 22,345.77 = 9,023.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.62/22,345.77 = 9,023.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.62x = 22,345.77 × 9,023.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.62x = 201,631,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,631,022.24/16,193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.26

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