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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.58, 22,498.26 and 9,230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.58, 22,498.26 and 9,230.42 is: 12,737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.58 : 22,498.26 = 9,230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.58/22,498.26 = 9,230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.58x = 22,498.26 × 9,230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.58x = 207,668,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,668,389.07/16,303.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,737.59

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