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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.33, 22,436.94 and 9,184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.33, 22,436.94 and 9,184.21 is: 12,675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.33 : 22,436.94 = 9,184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.33/22,436.94 = 9,184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.33x = 22,436.94 × 9,184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.33x = 206,065,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,065,438.66/16,257.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,675.23

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