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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.04, 22,516.80 and 9,242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.04, 22,516.80 and 9,242.04 is: 12,754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.04 : 22,516.80 = 9,242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.04/22,516.80 = 9,242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.04x = 22,516.80 × 9,242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.04x = 208,101,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,101,166.27/16,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,754.39

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