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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.93, 22,111.31 and 9,737.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.93, 22,111.31 and 9,737.33 is: 13,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.93 : 22,111.31 = 9,737.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.93/22,111.31 = 9,737.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.93x = 22,111.31 × 9,737.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.93x = 215,305,035.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,305,035.99/16,022.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.31

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