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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.56, 22,516.78 and 9,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.56, 22,516.78 and 9,244.16 is: 12,759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.56 : 22,516.78 = 9,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.56/22,516.78 = 9,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.56x = 22,516.78 × 9,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.56x = 208,148,717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,148,717.00/16,313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.25

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