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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.61, 22,502.47 and 9,137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.61, 22,502.47 and 9,137.29 is: 12,610.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.61 : 22,502.47 = 9,137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.61/22,502.47 = 9,137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.61x = 22,502.47 × 9,137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.61x = 205,611,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,611,594.11/16,304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.64

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