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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.72, 22,507.60 and 9,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.72, 22,507.60 and 9,236.96 is: 12,746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.72 : 22,507.60 = 9,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.72/22,507.60 = 9,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.72x = 22,507.60 × 9,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.72x = 207,901,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,901,800.90/16,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.33

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