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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.86, 22,504.93 and 9,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.86, 22,504.93 and 9,235.66 is: 12,745.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.86 : 22,504.93 = 9,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.86/22,504.93 = 9,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.86x = 22,504.93 × 9,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.86x = 207,847,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,847,769.28/16,307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.25

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