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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.18, 22,501.17 and 9,233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.18, 22,501.17 and 9,233.88 is: 12,742.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.18 : 22,501.17 = 9,233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.18/22,501.17 = 9,233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.18x = 22,501.17 × 9,233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.18x = 207,773,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,773,103.64/16,305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.77

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