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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.53, 22,366.02 and 9,133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.53, 22,366.02 and 9,133.21 is: 12,603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.53 : 22,366.02 = 9,133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.53/22,366.02 = 9,133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.53x = 22,366.02 × 9,133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.53x = 204,273,557.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,273,557.52/16,207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.62

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