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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,103.86, 22,229.37 and 9,391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,103.86, 22,229.37 and 9,391.59 is: 12,963.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,103.86 : 22,229.37 = 9,391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,103.86/22,229.37 = 9,391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,103.86x = 22,229.37 × 9,391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,103.86x = 208,769,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,769,129.00/16,103.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,963.92

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