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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.79, 22,522.63 and 9,248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.79, 22,522.63 and 9,248.56 is: 12,762.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.79 : 22,522.63 = 9,248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.79/22,522.63 = 9,248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.79x = 22,522.63 × 9,248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.79x = 208,301,894.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,301,894.91/16,320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.98

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