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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.04, 22,527.36 and 9,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.04, 22,527.36 and 9,246.96 is: 12,762.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.04 : 22,527.36 = 9,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.04/22,527.36 = 9,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.04x = 22,527.36 × 9,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.04x = 208,309,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,309,596.83/16,322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.47

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