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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.02, 22,349.57 and 9,903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.02, 22,349.57 and 9,903.75 is: 13,667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.02 : 22,349.57 = 9,903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.02/22,349.57 = 9,903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.02x = 22,349.57 × 9,903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.02x = 221,344,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,344,504.37/16,195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,667.44

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