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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,236.75, 22,406.73 and 9,163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,236.75, 22,406.73 and 9,163.02 is: 12,644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,236.75 : 22,406.73 = 9,163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,236.75/22,406.73 = 9,163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,236.75x = 22,406.73 × 9,163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,236.75x = 205,313,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,313,315.12/16,236.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.98

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