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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.64, 22,499.57 and 9,133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.64, 22,499.57 and 9,133.85 is: 12,605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.64 : 22,499.57 = 9,133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.64/22,499.57 = 9,133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.64x = 22,499.57 × 9,133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.64x = 205,507,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,507,776.53/16,303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.03

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