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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.87, 22,525.56 and 9,249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.87, 22,525.56 and 9,249.29 is: 12,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.87 : 22,525.56 = 9,249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.87/22,525.56 = 9,249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.87x = 22,525.56 × 9,249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.87x = 208,345,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,345,436.85/16,322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.02

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