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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.56, 22,364.40 and 9,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.56, 22,364.40 and 9,133.20 is: 12,605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.56 : 22,364.40 = 9,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.56/22,364.40 = 9,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.56x = 22,364.40 × 9,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.56x = 204,258,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,258,538.08/16,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.00

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