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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.36, 22,498.40 and 9,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.36, 22,498.40 and 9,035.24 is: 12,468.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.36 : 22,498.40 = 9,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.36/22,498.40 = 9,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.36x = 22,498.40 × 9,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.36x = 203,278,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,278,443.62/16,303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.50

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