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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.61, 22,504.59 and 9,235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.61, 22,504.59 and 9,235.41 is: 12,744.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.61 : 22,504.59 = 9,235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.61/22,504.59 = 9,235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.61x = 22,504.59 × 9,235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.61x = 207,838,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,838,956.83/16,307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.91

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