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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.08, 22,503.09 and 9,233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.08, 22,503.09 and 9,233.89 is: 12,742.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.08 : 22,503.09 = 9,233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.08/22,503.09 = 9,233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.08x = 22,503.09 × 9,233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.08x = 207,791,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,791,057.72/16,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.38

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