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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.96, 22,524.78 and 9,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.96, 22,524.78 and 9,248.14 is: 12,762.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.96 : 22,524.78 = 9,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.96/22,524.78 = 9,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.96x = 22,524.78 × 9,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.96x = 208,312,318.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,312,318.91/16,321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.70

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