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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.67, 22,609.48 and 9,310.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.67, 22,609.48 and 9,310.09 is: 12,847.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.67 : 22,609.48 = 9,310.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.67/22,609.48 = 9,310.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.67x = 22,609.48 × 9,310.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.67x = 210,496,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,496,293.65/16,383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,847.93

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