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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.69, 22,402.58 and 9,160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.69, 22,402.58 and 9,160.57 is: 12,641.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.69 : 22,402.58 = 9,160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.69/22,402.58 = 9,160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.69x = 22,402.58 × 9,160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.69x = 205,220,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,220,402.27/16,233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.64

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