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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.55, 22,499.74 and 9,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.55, 22,499.74 and 9,133.04 is: 12,604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.55 : 22,499.74 = 9,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.55/22,499.74 = 9,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.55x = 22,499.74 × 9,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.55x = 205,490,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,490,890.08/16,303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.06

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