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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.61, 22,383.33 and 9,052.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.61, 22,383.33 and 9,052.36 is: 12,489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.61 : 22,383.33 = 9,052.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.61/22,383.33 = 9,052.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.61x = 22,383.33 × 9,052.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.61x = 202,621,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,621,961.16/16,223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.33

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