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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.31, 22,363.54 and 9,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.31, 22,363.54 and 9,134.73 is: 12,603.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.31 : 22,363.54 = 9,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.31/22,363.54 = 9,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.31x = 22,363.54 × 9,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.31x = 204,284,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,284,899.74/16,208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.71

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