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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.10, 22,514.40 and 9,241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.10, 22,514.40 and 9,241.02 is: 12,751.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.10 : 22,514.40 = 9,241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.10/22,514.40 = 9,241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.10x = 22,514.40 × 9,241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.10x = 208,056,020.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,056,020.69/16,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.58

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