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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.39, 22,522.74 and 9,246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.39, 22,522.74 and 9,246.66 is: 12,760.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.39 : 22,522.74 = 9,246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.39/22,522.74 = 9,246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.39x = 22,522.74 × 9,246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.39x = 208,260,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,260,119.05/16,320.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.73

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