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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.61, 22,507.35 and 9,237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.61, 22,507.35 and 9,237.41 is: 12,747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.61 : 22,507.35 = 9,237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.61/22,507.35 = 9,237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.61x = 22,507.35 × 9,237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.61x = 207,909,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,909,619.96/16,309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.68

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