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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.72, 22,223.76 and 9,393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.72, 22,223.76 and 9,393.68 is: 12,963.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.72 : 22,223.76 = 9,393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.72/22,223.76 = 9,393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.72x = 22,223.76 × 9,393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.72x = 208,762,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,762,889.84/16,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,963.64

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