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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.63, 22,123.71 and 9,317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.63, 22,123.71 and 9,317.34 is: 12,859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.63 : 22,123.71 = 9,317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.63/22,123.71 = 9,317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.63x = 22,123.71 × 9,317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.63x = 206,134,128.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,134,128.13/16,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,859.57

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