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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.70, 22,540.52 and 9,163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.70, 22,540.52 and 9,163.62 is: 12,645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.70 : 22,540.52 = 9,163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.70/22,540.52 = 9,163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.70x = 22,540.52 × 9,163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.70x = 206,552,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,552,714.06/16,334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.03

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