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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.23, 22,377.08 and 9,499.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.23, 22,377.08 and 9,499.03 is: 13,111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.23 : 22,377.08 = 9,499.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.23/22,377.08 = 9,499.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.23x = 22,377.08 × 9,499.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.23x = 212,560,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,560,394.85/16,211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,111.93

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