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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.53, 22,517.93 and 9,243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.53, 22,517.93 and 9,243.01 is: 12,755.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.53 : 22,517.93 = 9,243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.53/22,517.93 = 9,243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.53x = 22,517.93 × 9,243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.53x = 208,133,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,133,405.95/16,316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.98

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