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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.34, 22,136.64 and 9,673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.34, 22,136.64 and 9,673.50 is: 13,347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.34 : 22,136.64 = 9,673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.34/22,136.64 = 9,673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.34x = 22,136.64 × 9,673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.34x = 214,138,787.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,138,787.04/16,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.52

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