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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231.92, 22,397.82 and 9,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231.92, 22,397.82 and 9,060.96 is: 12,502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231.92 : 22,397.82 = 9,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231.92/22,397.82 = 9,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231.92x = 22,397.82 × 9,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231.92x = 202,945,751.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,945,751.11/16,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.88

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