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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,413.24, 22,652.18 and 9,243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,413.24, 22,652.18 and 9,243.23 is: 12,756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,413.24 : 22,652.18 = 9,243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,413.24/22,652.18 = 9,243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,413.24x = 22,652.18 × 9,243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,413.24x = 209,379,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,379,309.74/16,413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.73

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