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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.83, 22,543.22 and 9,165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.83, 22,543.22 and 9,165.09 is: 12,646.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.83 : 22,543.22 = 9,165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.83/22,543.22 = 9,165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.83x = 22,543.22 × 9,165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.83x = 206,610,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,610,594.36/16,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.92

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