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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.94, 22,510.55 and 9,237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.94, 22,510.55 and 9,237.82 is: 12,749.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.94 : 22,510.55 = 9,237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.94/22,510.55 = 9,237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.94x = 22,510.55 × 9,237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.94x = 207,948,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,948,409.00/16,310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.01

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