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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.27, 22,520.70 and 9,244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.27, 22,520.70 and 9,244.92 is: 12,757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.27 : 22,520.70 = 9,244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.27/22,520.70 = 9,244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.27x = 22,520.70 × 9,244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.27x = 208,202,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,202,069.84/16,320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.27

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