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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.79, 22,524.01 and 9,249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.79, 22,524.01 and 9,249.56 is: 12,764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.79 : 22,524.01 = 9,249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.79/22,524.01 = 9,249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.79x = 22,524.01 × 9,249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.79x = 208,337,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,337,181.94/16,321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.36

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