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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.65, 22,362.79 and 9,133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.65, 22,362.79 and 9,133.70 is: 12,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.65 : 22,362.79 = 9,133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.65/22,362.79 = 9,133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.65x = 22,362.79 × 9,133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.65x = 204,254,969.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,254,969.35/16,208.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.61

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