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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.03, 22,522.99 and 9,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.03, 22,522.99 and 9,247.44 is: 12,761.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.03 : 22,522.99 = 9,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.03/22,522.99 = 9,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.03x = 22,522.99 × 9,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.03x = 208,279,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,279,998.65/16,321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.45

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