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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.60, 22,521.05 and 9,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.60, 22,521.05 and 9,246.02 is: 12,759.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.60 : 22,521.05 = 9,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.60/22,521.05 = 9,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.60x = 22,521.05 × 9,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.60x = 208,230,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,230,157.58/16,319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.51

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