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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.28, 22,520.34 and 9,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.28, 22,520.34 and 9,244.76 is: 12,758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.28 : 22,520.34 = 9,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.28/22,520.34 = 9,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.28x = 22,520.34 × 9,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.28x = 208,195,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,195,138.42/16,318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.40

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