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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.91, 22,506.98 and 9,236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.91, 22,506.98 and 9,236.45 is: 12,745.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.91 : 22,506.98 = 9,236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.91/22,506.98 = 9,236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.91x = 22,506.98 × 9,236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.91x = 207,884,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,884,436.70/16,309.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.90

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