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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.53, 22,519.31 and 9,244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.53, 22,519.31 and 9,244.01 is: 12,757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.53 : 22,519.31 = 9,244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.53/22,519.31 = 9,244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.53x = 22,519.31 × 9,244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.53x = 208,168,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,168,726.83/16,317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.37

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