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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.26, 22,522.62 and 9,247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.26, 22,522.62 and 9,247.96 is: 12,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.26 : 22,522.62 = 9,247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.26/22,522.62 = 9,247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.26x = 22,522.62 × 9,247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.26x = 208,288,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,288,288.86/16,319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.34

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