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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.60, 22,433.40 and 9,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.60, 22,433.40 and 9,183.68 is: 12,673.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.60 : 22,433.40 = 9,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.60/22,433.40 = 9,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.60x = 22,433.40 × 9,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.60x = 206,021,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,021,166.91/16,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.08

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