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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.66, 22,502.17 and 9,136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.66, 22,502.17 and 9,136.10 is: 12,608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.66 : 22,502.17 = 9,136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.66/22,502.17 = 9,136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.66x = 22,502.17 × 9,136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.66x = 205,582,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,582,108.75/16,305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.02

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