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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.81, 22,523.63 and 9,249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.81, 22,523.63 and 9,249.51 is: 12,764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.81 : 22,523.63 = 9,249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.81/22,523.63 = 9,249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.81x = 22,523.63 × 9,249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.81x = 208,332,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,332,540.92/16,320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.84

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