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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.61, 22,503.20 and 9,234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.61, 22,503.20 and 9,234.41 is: 12,743.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.61 : 22,503.20 = 9,234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.61/22,503.20 = 9,234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.61x = 22,503.20 × 9,234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.61x = 207,803,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,803,685.68/16,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,743.53

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