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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.68, 22,402.50 and 9,159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.68, 22,402.50 and 9,159.95 is: 12,640.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.68 : 22,402.50 = 9,159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.68/22,402.50 = 9,159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.68x = 22,402.50 × 9,159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.68x = 205,205,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,205,779.88/16,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.74

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