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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.81, 22,360.86 and 9,399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.81, 22,360.86 and 9,399.03 is: 12,970.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.81 : 22,360.86 = 9,399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.81/22,360.86 = 9,399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.81x = 22,360.86 × 9,399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.81x = 210,170,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,170,393.97/16,203.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.43

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