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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.07, 22,522.78 and 9,247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.07, 22,522.78 and 9,247.34 is: 12,761.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.07 : 22,522.78 = 9,247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.07/22,522.78 = 9,247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.07x = 22,522.78 × 9,247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.07x = 208,275,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,275,804.41/16,321.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.16

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