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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.37, 22,473.45 and 9,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.37, 22,473.45 and 9,017.24 is: 12,443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.37 : 22,473.45 = 9,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.37/22,473.45 = 9,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.37x = 22,473.45 × 9,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.37x = 202,648,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,648,379.91/16,285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.59

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