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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.88, 22,502.04 and 9,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.88, 22,502.04 and 9,232.96 is: 12,741.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.88 : 22,502.04 = 9,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.88/22,502.04 = 9,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.88x = 22,502.04 × 9,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.88x = 207,760,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,760,435.24/16,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.44

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