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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.99, 22,360.57 and 9,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.99, 22,360.57 and 9,033.66 is: 12,465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.99 : 22,360.57 = 9,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.99/22,360.57 = 9,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.99x = 22,360.57 × 9,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.99x = 201,997,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,997,786.79/16,203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.93

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