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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,315.29, 22,514.34 and 9,241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,315.29, 22,514.34 and 9,241.77 is: 12,753.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,315.29 : 22,514.34 = 9,241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,315.29/22,514.34 = 9,241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,315.29x = 22,514.34 × 9,241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,315.29x = 208,072,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,072,239.41/16,315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.21

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