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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.30, 22,517.79 and 9,244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.30, 22,517.79 and 9,244.46 is: 12,758.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.30 : 22,517.79 = 9,244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.30/22,517.79 = 9,244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.30x = 22,517.79 × 9,244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.30x = 208,164,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,164,808.94/16,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.09

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