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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.86, 22,525.56 and 9,249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.86, 22,525.56 and 9,249.28 is: 12,764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.86 : 22,525.56 = 9,249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.86/22,525.56 = 9,249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.86x = 22,525.56 × 9,249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.86x = 208,345,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,345,211.60/16,322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.01

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