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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.58, 22,512.62 and 9,241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.58, 22,512.62 and 9,241.16 is: 12,755.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.58 : 22,512.62 = 9,241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.58/22,512.62 = 9,241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.58x = 22,512.62 × 9,241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.58x = 208,042,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,042,723.44/16,310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.08

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