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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.56, 22,402.38 and 9,064.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.56, 22,402.38 and 9,064.16 is: 12,508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.56 : 22,402.38 = 9,064.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.56/22,402.38 = 9,064.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.56x = 22,402.38 × 9,064.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.56x = 203,058,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,058,756.70/16,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.58

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