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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.84, 22,373.61 and 9,497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.84, 22,373.61 and 9,497.03 is: 13,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.84 : 22,373.61 = 9,497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.84/22,373.61 = 9,497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.84x = 22,373.61 × 9,497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.84x = 212,482,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,482,765.70/16,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,105.83

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