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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.42, 22,399.89 and 9,062.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.42, 22,399.89 and 9,062.46 is: 12,504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.42 : 22,399.89 = 9,062.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.42/22,399.89 = 9,062.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.42x = 22,399.89 × 9,062.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.42x = 202,998,107.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,998,107.13/16,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.95

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