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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.64, 22,521.08 and 9,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.64, 22,521.08 and 9,246.32 is: 12,760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.64 : 22,521.08 = 9,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.64/22,521.08 = 9,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.64x = 22,521.08 × 9,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.64x = 208,237,112.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,237,112.43/16,318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.69

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