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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.76, 22,502.90 and 9,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.76, 22,502.90 and 9,232.52 is: 12,740.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.76 : 22,502.90 = 9,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.76/22,502.90 = 9,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.76x = 22,502.90 × 9,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.76x = 207,758,474.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,758,474.31/16,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.63

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