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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.22, 22,433.70 and 9,183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.22, 22,433.70 and 9,183.30 is: 12,673.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.22 : 22,433.70 = 9,183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.22/22,433.70 = 9,183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.22x = 22,433.70 × 9,183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.22x = 206,015,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,015,397.21/16,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.02

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