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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.48, 22,509.92 and 9,239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.48, 22,509.92 and 9,239.28 is: 12,750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.48 : 22,509.92 = 9,239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.48/22,509.92 = 9,239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.48x = 22,509.92 × 9,239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.48x = 207,975,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,975,453.66/16,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.25

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