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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.38, 22,401.07 and 9,062.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.38, 22,401.07 and 9,062.83 is: 12,506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.38 : 22,401.07 = 9,062.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.38/22,401.07 = 9,062.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.38x = 22,401.07 × 9,062.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.38x = 203,017,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,017,089.23/16,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,506.15

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