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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.65, 22,502.33 and 9,231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.65, 22,502.33 and 9,231.92 is: 12,740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.65 : 22,502.33 = 9,231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.65/22,502.33 = 9,231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.65x = 22,502.33 × 9,231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.65x = 207,739,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,739,551.70/16,305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.35

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