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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.25, 22,407.42 and 9,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.25, 22,407.42 and 9,163.52 is: 12,645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.25 : 22,407.42 = 9,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.25/22,407.42 = 9,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.25x = 22,407.42 × 9,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.25x = 205,330,841.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,330,841.32/16,237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.67

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