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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.67, 22,503.93 and 9,233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.67, 22,503.93 and 9,233.67 is: 12,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.67 : 22,503.93 = 9,233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.67/22,503.93 = 9,233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.67x = 22,503.93 × 9,233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.67x = 207,793,863.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,793,863.32/16,307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.09

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