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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.52, 22,525.51 and 9,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.52, 22,525.51 and 9,608.80 is: 13,261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.52 : 22,525.51 = 9,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.52/22,525.51 = 9,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.52x = 22,525.51 × 9,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.52x = 216,443,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,443,120.49/16,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.21

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