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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.03, 22,521.61 and 9,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.03, 22,521.61 and 9,246.44 is: 12,760.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.03 : 22,521.61 = 9,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.03/22,521.61 = 9,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.03x = 22,521.61 × 9,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.03x = 208,244,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,244,579.84/16,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.06

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