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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.88, 22,508.94 and 9,237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.88, 22,508.94 and 9,237.96 is: 12,748.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.88 : 22,508.94 = 9,237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.88/22,508.94 = 9,237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.88x = 22,508.94 × 9,237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.88x = 207,936,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,936,687.36/16,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.34

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