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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.30, 22,502.64 and 9,232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.30, 22,502.64 and 9,232.84 is: 12,741.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.30 : 22,502.64 = 9,232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.30/22,502.64 = 9,232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.30x = 22,502.64 × 9,232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.30x = 207,763,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,763,274.70/16,306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.29

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