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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.24, 22,525.76 and 9,152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.24, 22,525.76 and 9,152.64 is: 12,631.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.24 : 22,525.76 = 9,152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.24/22,525.76 = 9,152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.24x = 22,525.76 × 9,152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.24x = 206,170,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,170,172.01/16,322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.24

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