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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.13, 22,119.45 and 9,317.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.13, 22,119.45 and 9,317.57 is: 12,854.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.13 : 22,119.45 = 9,317.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.13/22,119.45 = 9,317.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.13x = 22,119.45 × 9,317.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.13x = 206,099,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,099,523.74/16,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.60

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