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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.68, 22,502.81 and 9,136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.68, 22,502.81 and 9,136.89 is: 12,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.68 : 22,502.81 = 9,136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.68/22,502.81 = 9,136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.68x = 22,502.81 × 9,136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.68x = 205,605,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,605,659.21/16,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.68

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