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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.46, 22,121.24 and 9,317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.46, 22,121.24 and 9,317.81 is: 12,855.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.46 : 22,121.24 = 9,317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.46/22,121.24 = 9,317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.46x = 22,121.24 × 9,317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.46x = 206,121,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,121,520.00/16,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855.71

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