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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.80, 22,444.08 and 9,093.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.80, 22,444.08 and 9,093.98 is: 12,549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.80 : 22,444.08 = 9,093.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.80/22,444.08 = 9,093.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.80x = 22,444.08 × 9,093.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.80x = 204,105,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,105,902.42/16,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.70

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