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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.41, 22,517.54 and 9,244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.41, 22,517.54 and 9,244.21 is: 12,757.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.41 : 22,517.54 = 9,244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.41/22,517.54 = 9,244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.41x = 22,517.54 × 9,244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.41x = 208,156,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,156,822.22/16,316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.51

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