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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.41, 22,499.91 and 9,132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.41, 22,499.91 and 9,132.95 is: 12,604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.41 : 22,499.91 = 9,132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.41/22,499.91 = 9,132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.41x = 22,499.91 × 9,132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.41x = 205,490,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,490,609.28/16,303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.15

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