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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.48, 22,501.65 and 9,233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.48, 22,501.65 and 9,233.28 is: 12,741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.48 : 22,501.65 = 9,233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.48/22,501.65 = 9,233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.48x = 22,501.65 × 9,233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.48x = 207,764,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,764,034.91/16,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.98

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