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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.35, 22,435.04 and 9,183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.35, 22,435.04 and 9,183.76 is: 12,673.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.35 : 22,435.04 = 9,183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.35/22,435.04 = 9,183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.35x = 22,435.04 × 9,183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.35x = 206,037,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,037,864.86/16,257.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.52

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