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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.09, 22,143.08 and 9,673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.09, 22,143.08 and 9,673.72 is: 13,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.09 : 22,143.08 = 9,673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.09/22,143.08 = 9,673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.09x = 22,143.08 × 9,673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.09x = 214,205,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,205,955.86/16,045.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.25

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