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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.17, 22,510.14 and 9,238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.17, 22,510.14 and 9,238.17 is: 12,748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.17 : 22,510.14 = 9,238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.17/22,510.14 = 9,238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.17x = 22,510.14 × 9,238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.17x = 207,952,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,952,500.04/16,312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.30

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