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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.72, 22,434.36 and 9,183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.72, 22,434.36 and 9,183.80 is: 12,673.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.72 : 22,434.36 = 9,183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.72/22,434.36 = 9,183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.72x = 22,434.36 × 9,183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.72x = 206,032,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,032,675.37/16,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.69

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