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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.43, 22,508.03 and 9,504.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.43, 22,508.03 and 9,504.03 is: 13,115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.43 : 22,508.03 = 9,504.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.43/22,508.03 = 9,504.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.43x = 22,508.03 × 9,504.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.43x = 213,917,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,917,100.53/16,310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,115.35

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