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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.38, 22,498.97 and 9,035.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.38, 22,498.97 and 9,035.99 is: 12,469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.38 : 22,498.97 = 9,035.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.38/22,498.97 = 9,035.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.38x = 22,498.97 × 9,035.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.38x = 203,300,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,300,467.93/16,304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.07

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