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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,023.31, 22,107.33 and 9,307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,023.31, 22,107.33 and 9,307.63 is: 12,841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,023.31 : 22,107.33 = 9,307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,023.31/22,107.33 = 9,307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,023.31x = 22,107.33 × 9,307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,023.31x = 205,766,847.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,766,847.93/16,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.72

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