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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.08, 22,505.70 and 9,138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.08, 22,505.70 and 9,138.29 is: 12,611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.08 : 22,505.70 = 9,138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.08/22,505.70 = 9,138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.08x = 22,505.70 × 9,138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.08x = 205,663,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,663,613.25/16,308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,611.15

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