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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.48, 22,512.68 and 9,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.48, 22,512.68 and 9,241.28 is: 12,753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.48 : 22,512.68 = 9,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.48/22,512.68 = 9,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.48x = 22,512.68 × 9,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.48x = 208,045,979.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,045,979.43/16,313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.01

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