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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.66, 22,521.24 and 9,248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.66, 22,521.24 and 9,248.19 is: 12,761.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.66 : 22,521.24 = 9,248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.66/22,521.24 = 9,248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.66x = 22,521.24 × 9,248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.66x = 208,280,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,280,706.56/16,320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.78

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