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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.72, 22,443.62 and 9,093.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.72, 22,443.62 and 9,093.69 is: 12,549.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.72 : 22,443.62 = 9,093.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.72/22,443.62 = 9,093.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.72x = 22,443.62 × 9,093.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.72x = 204,095,277.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,095,277.29/16,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.11

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