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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.43, 22,507.01 and 9,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.43, 22,507.01 and 9,237.22 is: 12,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.43 : 22,507.01 = 9,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.43/22,507.01 = 9,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.43x = 22,507.01 × 9,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.43x = 207,902,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,902,044.19/16,309.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.35

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