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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.35, 22,497.41 and 9,227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.35, 22,497.41 and 9,227.41 is: 12,733.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.35 : 22,497.41 = 9,227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.35/22,497.41 = 9,227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.35x = 22,497.41 × 9,227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.35x = 207,592,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,592,713.52/16,302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,733.91

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