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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.93, 22,402.78 and 9,160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.93, 22,402.78 and 9,160.33 is: 12,641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.93 : 22,402.78 = 9,160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.93/22,402.78 = 9,160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.93x = 22,402.78 × 9,160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.93x = 205,216,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,216,857.72/16,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.23

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