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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.23, 22,363.35 and 9,488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.23, 22,363.35 and 9,488.46 is: 13,095.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.23 : 22,363.35 = 9,488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.23/22,363.35 = 9,488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.23x = 22,363.35 × 9,488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.23x = 212,193,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,193,751.94/16,203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.77

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