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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.37, 22,403.82 and 9,064.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.37, 22,403.82 and 9,064.83 is: 12,508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.37 : 22,403.82 = 9,064.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.37/22,403.82 = 9,064.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.37x = 22,403.82 × 9,064.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.37x = 203,086,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,086,819.65/16,235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.91

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