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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,017.36, 22,103.76 and 9,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,017.36, 22,103.76 and 9,304.32 is: 12,839.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,017.36 : 22,103.76 = 9,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,017.36/22,103.76 = 9,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,017.36x = 22,103.76 × 9,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,017.36x = 205,660,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,660,456.24/16,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.85

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