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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.69, 22,522.08 and 9,248.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.69, 22,522.08 and 9,248.39 is: 12,763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.69 : 22,522.08 = 9,248.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.69/22,522.08 = 9,248.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.69x = 22,522.08 × 9,248.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.69x = 208,292,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,292,979.45/16,319.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.29

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