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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.73, 22,567.84 and 9,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.73, 22,567.84 and 9,183.70 is: 12,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.73 : 22,567.84 = 9,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.73/22,567.84 = 9,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.73x = 22,567.84 × 9,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.73x = 207,256,272.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,256,272.21/16,353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.33

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