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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.23, 22,525.07 and 9,608.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.23, 22,525.07 and 9,608.49 is: 13,260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.23 : 22,525.07 = 9,608.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.23/22,525.07 = 9,608.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.23x = 22,525.07 × 9,608.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.23x = 216,431,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,431,861.80/16,321.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.76

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