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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.76, 22,518.08 and 9,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.76, 22,518.08 and 9,243.52 is: 12,755.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.76 : 22,518.08 = 9,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.76/22,518.08 = 9,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.76x = 22,518.08 × 9,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.76x = 208,146,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,146,322.84/16,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.81

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