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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.63, 22,365.05 and 9,037.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.63, 22,365.05 and 9,037.87 is: 12,472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.63 : 22,365.05 = 9,037.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.63/22,365.05 = 9,037.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.63x = 22,365.05 × 9,037.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.63x = 202,132,313.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,132,313.34/16,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.97

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