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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.56, 22,519.17 and 9,245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.56, 22,519.17 and 9,245.64 is: 12,758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.56 : 22,519.17 = 9,245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.56/22,519.17 = 9,245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.56x = 22,519.17 × 9,245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.56x = 208,204,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,204,138.92/16,318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.73

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