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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.68, 22,775.10 and 9,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.68, 22,775.10 and 9,051.68 is: 12,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.68 : 22,775.10 = 9,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.68/22,775.10 = 9,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.68x = 22,775.10 × 9,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.68x = 206,152,917.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,152,917.17/16,503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.33

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