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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.54, 22,519.53 and 9,246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.54, 22,519.53 and 9,246.31 is: 12,759.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.54 : 22,519.53 = 9,246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.54/22,519.53 = 9,246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.54x = 22,519.53 × 9,246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.54x = 208,222,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,222,555.43/16,318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.88

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