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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.34, 22,143.40 and 9,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.34, 22,143.40 and 9,673.96 is: 13,350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.34 : 22,143.40 = 9,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.34/22,143.40 = 9,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.34x = 22,143.40 × 9,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.34x = 214,214,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,214,365.86/16,045.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.57

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