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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.03, 22,511.96 and 9,240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.03, 22,511.96 and 9,240.81 is: 12,752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.03 : 22,511.96 = 9,240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.03/22,511.96 = 9,240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.03x = 22,511.96 × 9,240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.03x = 208,028,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,028,698.88/16,313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,752.31

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