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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.80, 22,503.29 and 9,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.80, 22,503.29 and 9,233.52 is: 12,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.80 : 22,503.29 = 9,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.80/22,503.29 = 9,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.80x = 22,503.29 × 9,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.80x = 207,784,532.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,784,532.11/16,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.20

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