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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.84, 22,517.73 and 9,244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.84, 22,517.73 and 9,244.11 is: 12,756.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.84 : 22,517.73 = 9,244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.84/22,517.73 = 9,244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.84x = 22,517.73 × 9,244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.84x = 208,156,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,156,260.48/16,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.37

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