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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.77, 22,363.43 and 9,131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.77, 22,363.43 and 9,131.85 is: 12,602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.77 : 22,363.43 = 9,131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.77/22,363.43 = 9,131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.77x = 22,363.43 × 9,131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.77x = 204,219,442.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,219,442.59/16,204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.43

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