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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.98, 22,521.13 and 9,248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.98, 22,521.13 and 9,248.68 is: 12,762.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.98 : 22,521.13 = 9,248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.98/22,521.13 = 9,248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.98x = 22,521.13 × 9,248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.98x = 208,290,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,290,724.61/16,319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.93

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