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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.73, 22,499.24 and 9,231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.73, 22,499.24 and 9,231.53 is: 12,739.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.73 : 22,499.24 = 9,231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.73/22,499.24 = 9,231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.73x = 22,499.24 × 9,231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.73x = 207,702,419.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,702,419.13/16,303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,739.56

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