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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.49, 22,505.79 and 9,236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.49, 22,505.79 and 9,236.29 is: 12,746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.49 : 22,505.79 = 9,236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.49/22,505.79 = 9,236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.49x = 22,505.79 × 9,236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.49x = 207,870,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,870,003.12/16,308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.12

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