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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.73, 22,608.20 and 9,310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.73, 22,608.20 and 9,310.52 is: 12,848.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.73 : 22,608.20 = 9,310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.73/22,608.20 = 9,310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.73x = 22,608.20 × 9,310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.73x = 210,493,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,493,938.67/16,382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,848.53

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