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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.98, 22,521.48 and 9,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.98, 22,521.48 and 9,246.38 is: 12,759.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.98 : 22,521.48 = 9,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.98/22,521.48 = 9,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.98x = 22,521.48 × 9,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.98x = 208,242,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,242,162.24/16,319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.95

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