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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.16, 22,484.39 and 9,123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.16, 22,484.39 and 9,123.14 is: 12,589.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.16 : 22,484.39 = 9,123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.16/22,484.39 = 9,123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.16x = 22,484.39 × 9,123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.16x = 205,128,185.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,128,185.14/16,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,589.84

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