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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.82, 22,523.67 and 9,248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.82, 22,523.67 and 9,248.22 is: 12,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.82 : 22,523.67 = 9,248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.82/22,523.67 = 9,248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.82x = 22,523.67 × 9,248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.82x = 208,303,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,303,855.37/16,321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.30

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