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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.22, 22,505.46 and 9,236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.22, 22,505.46 and 9,236.30 is: 12,745.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.22 : 22,505.46 = 9,236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.22/22,505.46 = 9,236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.22x = 22,505.46 × 9,236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.22x = 207,867,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,867,180.20/16,309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.38

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