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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.43, 22,528.58 and 9,252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.43, 22,528.58 and 9,252.75 is: 12,770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.43 : 22,528.58 = 9,252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.43/22,528.58 = 9,252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.43x = 22,528.58 × 9,252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.43x = 208,451,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,451,272.33/16,322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.85

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