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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.87, 22,522.80 and 9,247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.87, 22,522.80 and 9,247.29 is: 12,761.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.87 : 22,522.80 = 9,247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.87/22,522.80 = 9,247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.87x = 22,522.80 × 9,247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.87x = 208,274,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,274,811.75/16,320.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.26

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