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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.84, 22,366.89 and 9,491.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.84, 22,366.89 and 9,491.63 is: 13,101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.84 : 22,366.89 = 9,491.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.84/22,366.89 = 9,491.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.84x = 22,366.89 × 9,491.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.84x = 212,298,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,298,132.30/16,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.72

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