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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.98, 22,522.51 and 9,249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.98, 22,522.51 and 9,249.68 is: 12,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.98 : 22,522.51 = 9,249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.98/22,522.51 = 9,249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.98x = 22,522.51 × 9,249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.98x = 208,326,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,326,010.30/16,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.31

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