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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.80, 22,503.36 and 9,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.80, 22,503.36 and 9,232.80 is: 12,741.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.80 : 22,503.36 = 9,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.80/22,503.36 = 9,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.80x = 22,503.36 × 9,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.80x = 207,769,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,769,022.21/16,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.25

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