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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.34, 22,220.46 and 9,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.34, 22,220.46 and 9,388.44 is: 12,954.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.34 : 22,220.46 = 9,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.34/22,220.46 = 9,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.34x = 22,220.46 × 9,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.34x = 208,615,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,615,455.48/16,103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,954.79

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