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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.85, 22,434.35 and 9,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.85, 22,434.35 and 9,183.26 is: 12,672.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.85 : 22,434.35 = 9,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.85/22,434.35 = 9,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.85x = 22,434.35 × 9,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.85x = 206,020,310.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,020,310.89/16,256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.83

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