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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.26, 22,526.76 and 9,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.26, 22,526.76 and 9,250.96 is: 12,767.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.26 : 22,526.76 = 9,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.26/22,526.76 = 9,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.26x = 22,526.76 × 9,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.26x = 208,394,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,394,155.69/16,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.48

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