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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.92, 22,502.10 and 9,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.92, 22,502.10 and 9,232.16 is: 12,740.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.92 : 22,502.10 = 9,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.92/22,502.10 = 9,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.92x = 22,502.10 × 9,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.92x = 207,742,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,742,987.54/16,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.34

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