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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.48, 22,519.08 and 9,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.48, 22,519.08 and 9,244.72 is: 12,757.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.48 : 22,519.08 = 9,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.48/22,519.08 = 9,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.48x = 22,519.08 × 9,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.48x = 208,182,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,182,589.26/16,318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.47

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