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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.36, 22,435.02 and 9,183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.36, 22,435.02 and 9,183.81 is: 12,673.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.36 : 22,435.02 = 9,183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.36/22,435.02 = 9,183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.36x = 22,435.02 × 9,183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.36x = 206,038,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,038,961.03/16,257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.58

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