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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.95, 22,403.52 and 9,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.95, 22,403.52 and 9,160.34 is: 12,641.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.95 : 22,403.52 = 9,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.95/22,403.52 = 9,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.95x = 22,403.52 × 9,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.95x = 205,223,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,223,860.40/16,233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.65

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