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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.03, 22,581.30 and 9,289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.03, 22,581.30 and 9,289.45 is: 12,819.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.03 : 22,581.30 = 9,289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.03/22,581.30 = 9,289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.03x = 22,581.30 × 9,289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.03x = 209,767,857.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,767,857.29/16,363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,819.62

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