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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.18, 22,401.03 and 9,063.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.18, 22,401.03 and 9,063.93 is: 12,507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.18 : 22,401.03 = 9,063.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.18/22,401.03 = 9,063.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.18x = 22,401.03 × 9,063.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.18x = 203,041,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,041,367.85/16,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.80

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