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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.29, 22,368.84 and 9,493.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.29, 22,368.84 and 9,493.06 is: 13,103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.29 : 22,368.84 = 9,493.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.29/22,368.84 = 9,493.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.29x = 22,368.84 × 9,493.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.29x = 212,348,648.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,348,648.73/16,205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.66

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