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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.65, 22,506.46 and 9,234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.65, 22,506.46 and 9,234.92 is: 12,744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.65 : 22,506.46 = 9,234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.65/22,506.46 = 9,234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.65x = 22,506.46 × 9,234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.65x = 207,845,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,845,221.96/16,308.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.48

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