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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.92, 22,498.62 and 9,231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.92, 22,498.62 and 9,231.16 is: 12,737.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.92 : 22,498.62 = 9,231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.92/22,498.62 = 9,231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.92x = 22,498.62 × 9,231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.92x = 207,688,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,688,361.00/16,304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,737.77

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