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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.88, 22,363.92 and 9,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.88, 22,363.92 and 9,133.50 is: 12,604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.88 : 22,363.92 = 9,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.88/22,363.92 = 9,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.88x = 22,363.92 × 9,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.88x = 204,260,863.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,260,863.32/16,205.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.12

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