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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.61, 22,402.40 and 9,160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.61, 22,402.40 and 9,160.69 is: 12,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.61 : 22,402.40 = 9,160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.61/22,402.40 = 9,160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.61x = 22,402.40 × 9,160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.61x = 205,221,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,221,441.66/16,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.76

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