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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.43, 22,544.55 and 9,167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.43, 22,544.55 and 9,167.93 is: 12,651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.43 : 22,544.55 = 9,167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.43/22,544.55 = 9,167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.43x = 22,544.55 × 9,167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.43x = 206,686,980.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,686,980.70/16,336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.90

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