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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.49, 22,502.21 and 9,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.49, 22,502.21 and 9,230.76 is: 12,739.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.49 : 22,502.21 = 9,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.49/22,502.21 = 9,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.49x = 22,502.21 × 9,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.49x = 207,712,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,712,453.83/16,304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,739.59

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