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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,491.08, 22,753.77 and 9,321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,491.08, 22,753.77 and 9,321.14 is: 12,860.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,491.08 : 22,753.77 = 9,321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,491.08/22,753.77 = 9,321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,491.08x = 22,753.77 × 9,321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,491.08x = 212,091,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,091,075.70/16,491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,860.96

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