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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.59, 22,511.87 and 9,239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.59, 22,511.87 and 9,239.86 is: 12,750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.59 : 22,511.87 = 9,239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.59/22,511.87 = 9,239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.59x = 22,511.87 × 9,239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.59x = 208,006,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,006,414.58/16,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.50

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