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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.04, 22,401.60 and 9,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.04, 22,401.60 and 9,160.96 is: 12,642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.04 : 22,401.60 = 9,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.04/22,401.60 = 9,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.04x = 22,401.60 × 9,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.04x = 205,220,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,220,161.54/16,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.13

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