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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.86, 22,362.57 and 9,133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.86, 22,362.57 and 9,133.56 is: 12,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.86 : 22,362.57 = 9,133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.86/22,362.57 = 9,133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.86x = 22,362.57 × 9,133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.86x = 204,249,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,249,874.85/16,204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.24

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