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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.28, 22,502.76 and 9,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.28, 22,502.76 and 9,233.36 is: 12,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.28 : 22,502.76 = 9,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.28/22,502.76 = 9,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.28x = 22,502.76 × 9,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.28x = 207,776,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,776,084.07/16,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.09

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