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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.65, 22,413.02 and 9,168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.65, 22,413.02 and 9,168.71 is: 12,650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.65 : 22,413.02 = 9,168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.65/22,413.02 = 9,168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.65x = 22,413.02 × 9,168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.65x = 205,498,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,498,322.70/16,243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.99

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