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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.32, 22,504.66 and 9,137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.32, 22,504.66 and 9,137.54 is: 12,610.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.32 : 22,504.66 = 9,137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.32/22,504.66 = 9,137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.32x = 22,504.66 × 9,137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.32x = 205,637,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,637,230.94/16,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.12

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