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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.38, 22,497.59 and 9,034.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.38, 22,497.59 and 9,034.99 is: 12,467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.38 : 22,497.59 = 9,034.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.38/22,497.59 = 9,034.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.38x = 22,497.59 × 9,034.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.38x = 203,265,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,265,433.14/16,303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.68

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