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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.75, 22,365.32 and 9,133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.75, 22,365.32 and 9,133.43 is: 12,604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.75 : 22,365.32 = 9,133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.75/22,365.32 = 9,133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.75x = 22,365.32 × 9,133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.75x = 204,271,927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,271,927.15/16,206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.13

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