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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.76, 22,519.46 and 9,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.76, 22,519.46 and 9,244.52 is: 12,757.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.76 : 22,519.46 = 9,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.76/22,519.46 = 9,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.76x = 22,519.46 × 9,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.76x = 208,181,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,181,598.36/16,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.19

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