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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.47, 22,519.41 and 9,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.47, 22,519.41 and 9,244.88 is: 12,757.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.47 : 22,519.41 = 9,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.47/22,519.41 = 9,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.47x = 22,519.41 × 9,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.47x = 208,189,209.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,189,209.93/16,318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.89

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