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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.14, 22,519.01 and 9,244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.14, 22,519.01 and 9,244.82 is: 12,758.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.14 : 22,519.01 = 9,244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.14/22,519.01 = 9,244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.14x = 22,519.01 × 9,244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.14x = 208,184,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,184,194.03/16,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.62

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