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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.52, 22,509.05 and 9,236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.52, 22,509.05 and 9,236.79 is: 12,747.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.52 : 22,509.05 = 9,236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.52/22,509.05 = 9,236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.52x = 22,509.05 × 9,236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.52x = 207,911,321.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,911,321.77/16,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.07

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