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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.41, 22,508.37 and 9,043.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.41, 22,508.37 and 9,043.70 is: 12,479.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.41 : 22,508.37 = 9,043.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.41/22,508.37 = 9,043.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.41x = 22,508.37 × 9,043.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.41x = 203,558,833.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,558,833.23/16,311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.54

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