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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.58, 22,433.40 and 9,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.58, 22,433.40 and 9,183.26 is: 12,672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.58 : 22,433.40 = 9,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.58/22,433.40 = 9,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.58x = 22,433.40 × 9,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.58x = 206,011,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,011,632.72/16,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.51

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