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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.48, 22,517.68 and 9,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.48, 22,517.68 and 9,246.18 is: 12,759.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.48 : 22,517.68 = 9,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.48/22,517.68 = 9,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.48x = 22,517.68 × 9,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.48x = 208,202,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,202,522.46/16,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.48

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