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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.08, 22,521.03 and 9,246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.08, 22,521.03 and 9,246.89 is: 12,760.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.08 : 22,521.03 = 9,246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.08/22,521.03 = 9,246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.08x = 22,521.03 × 9,246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.08x = 208,249,487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,249,487.10/16,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.32

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