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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,237.64, 22,407.54 and 9,163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,237.64, 22,407.54 and 9,163.64 is: 12,645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,237.64 : 22,407.54 = 9,163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,237.64/22,407.54 = 9,163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,237.64x = 22,407.54 × 9,163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,237.64x = 205,334,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,334,629.85/16,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.60

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