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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.36, 22,457.55 and 9,103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.36, 22,457.55 and 9,103.03 is: 12,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.36 : 22,457.55 = 9,103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.36/22,457.55 = 9,103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.36x = 22,457.55 × 9,103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.36x = 204,431,774.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,431,774.13/16,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.59

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