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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.60, 22,432.92 and 9,183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.60, 22,432.92 and 9,183.12 is: 12,671.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.60 : 22,432.92 = 9,183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.60/22,432.92 = 9,183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.60x = 22,432.92 × 9,183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.60x = 206,004,196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,004,196.31/16,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,671.26

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