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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.36, 22,365.48 and 9,490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.36, 22,365.48 and 9,490.44 is: 13,099.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.36 : 22,365.48 = 9,490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.36/22,365.48 = 9,490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.36x = 22,365.48 × 9,490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.36x = 212,258,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,258,246.01/16,203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.64

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