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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.88, 22,347.79 and 9,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.88, 22,347.79 and 9,023.59 is: 12,452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.88 : 22,347.79 = 9,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.88/22,347.79 = 9,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.88x = 22,347.79 × 9,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.88x = 201,657,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,657,299.74/16,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.69

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