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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207, 22,365.10 and 9,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207, 22,365.10 and 9,133 is: 12,603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207 : 22,365.10 = 9,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207/22,365.10 = 9,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207x = 22,365.10 × 9,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207x = 204,260,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,260,458.30/16,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.22

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