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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.66, 22,493.77 and 9,132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.66, 22,493.77 and 9,132.48 is: 12,599.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.66 : 22,493.77 = 9,132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.66/22,493.77 = 9,132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.66x = 22,493.77 × 9,132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.66x = 205,423,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,423,881.82/16,303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.86

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