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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.69, 22,522.97 and 9,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.69, 22,522.97 and 9,245.12 is: 12,760.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.69 : 22,522.97 = 9,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.69/22,522.97 = 9,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.69x = 22,522.97 × 9,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.69x = 208,227,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,227,470.90/16,318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.06

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