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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.54, 22,511.93 and 9,240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.54, 22,511.93 and 9,240.02 is: 12,750.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.54 : 22,511.93 = 9,240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.54/22,511.93 = 9,240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.54x = 22,511.93 × 9,240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.54x = 208,010,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,010,524.68/16,313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.79

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