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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.03, 22,773.87 and 9,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.03, 22,773.87 and 9,332.82 is: 12,879.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.03 : 22,773.87 = 9,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.03/22,773.87 = 9,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.03x = 22,773.87 × 9,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.03x = 212,544,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,544,429.41/16,503.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,879.12

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