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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.84, 22,515.17 and 9,243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.84, 22,515.17 and 9,243.26 is: 12,754.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.84 : 22,515.17 = 9,243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.84/22,515.17 = 9,243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.84x = 22,515.17 × 9,243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.84x = 208,113,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,113,622.54/16,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,754.53

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