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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.82, 22,512.96 and 9,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.82, 22,512.96 and 9,241.44 is: 12,755.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.82 : 22,512.96 = 9,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.82/22,512.96 = 9,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.82x = 22,512.96 × 9,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.82x = 208,052,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,052,169.06/16,310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.47

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