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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.44, 22,508.48 and 9,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.44, 22,508.48 and 9,236.32 is: 12,746.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.44 : 22,508.48 = 9,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.44/22,508.48 = 9,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.44x = 22,508.48 × 9,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.44x = 207,895,523.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,895,523.99/16,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.94

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