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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.62, 22,545.45 and 9,167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.62, 22,545.45 and 9,167.58 is: 12,650.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.62 : 22,545.45 = 9,167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.62/22,545.45 = 9,167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.62x = 22,545.45 × 9,167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.62x = 206,687,216.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,687,216.51/16,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.23

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