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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.01, 22,543.41 and 9,165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.01, 22,543.41 and 9,165.59 is: 12,649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.01 : 22,543.41 = 9,165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.01/22,543.41 = 9,165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.01x = 22,543.41 × 9,165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.01x = 206,623,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,623,653.26/16,335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.13

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