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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.82, 22,519.98 and 9,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.82, 22,519.98 and 9,245.24 is: 12,758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.82 : 22,519.98 = 9,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.82/22,519.98 = 9,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.82x = 22,519.98 × 9,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.82x = 208,202,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,202,619.90/16,318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,758.44

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