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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.13, 22,407.23 and 9,165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.13, 22,407.23 and 9,165.22 is: 12,648.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.13 : 22,407.23 = 9,165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.13/22,407.23 = 9,165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.13x = 22,407.23 × 9,165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.13x = 205,367,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,367,159.44/16,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,648.00

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