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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.17, 22,410.37 and 9,781.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.17, 22,410.37 and 9,781.32 is: 13,492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.17 : 22,410.37 = 9,781.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.17/22,410.37 = 9,781.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.17x = 22,410.37 × 9,781.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.17x = 219,202,891.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,202,891.80/16,246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.59

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