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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.56, 22,506.44 and 9,235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.56, 22,506.44 and 9,235.82 is: 12,745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.56 : 22,506.44 = 9,235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.56/22,506.44 = 9,235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.56x = 22,506.44 × 9,235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.56x = 207,865,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,865,428.68/16,309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.01

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