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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.39, 22,492.02 and 9,131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.39, 22,492.02 and 9,131.23 is: 12,598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.39 : 22,492.02 = 9,131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.39/22,492.02 = 9,131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.39x = 22,492.02 × 9,131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.39x = 205,379,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,379,807.78/16,302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.14

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