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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.92, 22,514.88 and 9,241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.92, 22,514.88 and 9,241.32 is: 12,753.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.92 : 22,514.88 = 9,241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.92/22,514.88 = 9,241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.92x = 22,514.88 × 9,241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.92x = 208,067,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,067,210.84/16,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.19

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