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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.07, 22,506.41 and 9,236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.07, 22,506.41 and 9,236.66 is: 12,748.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.07 : 22,506.41 = 9,236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.07/22,506.41 = 9,236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.07x = 22,506.41 × 9,236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.07x = 207,884,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,884,010.81/16,306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.87

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