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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.27, 22,508.64 and 9,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.27, 22,508.64 and 9,237.54 is: 12,747.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.27 : 22,508.64 = 9,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.27/22,508.64 = 9,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.27x = 22,508.64 × 9,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.27x = 207,924,462.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,924,462.35/16,311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.29

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