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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.59, 22,518.76 and 9,244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.59, 22,518.76 and 9,244.86 is: 12,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.59 : 22,518.76 = 9,244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.59/22,518.76 = 9,244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.59x = 22,518.76 × 9,244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.59x = 208,182,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,182,783.57/16,318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.40

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