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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.94, 22,499.45 and 9,232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.94, 22,499.45 and 9,232.64 is: 12,741.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.94 : 22,499.45 = 9,232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.94/22,499.45 = 9,232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.94x = 22,499.45 × 9,232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.94x = 207,729,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,729,322.05/16,303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.05

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