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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.38, 22,500.35 and 9,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.38, 22,500.35 and 9,036.99 is: 12,470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.38 : 22,500.35 = 9,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.38/22,500.35 = 9,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.38x = 22,500.35 × 9,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.38x = 203,335,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,335,437.95/16,305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,470.45

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