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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.22, 22,519.82 and 9,246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.22, 22,519.82 and 9,246.66 is: 12,759.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.22 : 22,519.82 = 9,246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.22/22,519.82 = 9,246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.22x = 22,519.82 × 9,246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.22x = 208,233,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,233,057.47/16,320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.21

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