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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.44, 22,509.86 and 9,237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.44, 22,509.86 and 9,237.32 is: 12,748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.44 : 22,509.86 = 9,237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.44/22,509.86 = 9,237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.44x = 22,509.86 × 9,237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.44x = 207,930,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,930,779.98/16,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.32

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