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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.82, 22,405.23 and 9,163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.82, 22,405.23 and 9,163.32 is: 12,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.82 : 22,405.23 = 9,163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.82/22,405.23 = 9,163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.82x = 22,405.23 × 9,163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.82x = 205,306,292.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,306,292.16/16,232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.60

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