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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.88, 22,522.62 and 9,248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.88, 22,522.62 and 9,248.68 is: 12,763.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.88 : 22,522.62 = 9,248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.88/22,522.62 = 9,248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.88x = 22,522.62 × 9,248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.88x = 208,304,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,304,505.14/16,320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.07

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