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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.48, 22,504.41 and 9,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.48, 22,504.41 and 9,235.28 is: 12,744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.48 : 22,504.41 = 9,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.48/22,504.41 = 9,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.48x = 22,504.41 × 9,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.48x = 207,834,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,834,527.58/16,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.74

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