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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.27, 22,541.49 and 9,163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.27, 22,541.49 and 9,163.73 is: 12,645.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.27 : 22,541.49 = 9,163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.27/22,541.49 = 9,163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.27x = 22,541.49 × 9,163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.27x = 206,564,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,564,184.51/16,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.29

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