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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.48, 22,516.30 and 9,245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.48, 22,516.30 and 9,245.18 is: 12,758.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.48 : 22,516.30 = 9,245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.48/22,516.30 = 9,245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.48x = 22,516.30 × 9,245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.48x = 208,167,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,167,246.43/16,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.10

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