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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.78, 22,501.84 and 9,232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.78, 22,501.84 and 9,232.26 is: 12,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.78 : 22,501.84 = 9,232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.78/22,501.84 = 9,232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.78x = 22,501.84 × 9,232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.78x = 207,742,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,742,837.36/16,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.22

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