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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.30, 22,505.36 and 9,235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.30, 22,505.36 and 9,235.02 is: 12,744.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.30 : 22,505.36 = 9,235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.30/22,505.36 = 9,235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.30x = 22,505.36 × 9,235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.30x = 207,837,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,837,403.53/16,308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.27

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