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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,381.22, 22,605.36 and 9,308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,381.22, 22,605.36 and 9,308.30 is: 12,845.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381.22 : 22,605.36 = 9,308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381.22/22,605.36 = 9,308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381.22x = 22,605.36 × 9,308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381.22x = 210,417,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,417,472.49/16,381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.04

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