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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.93, 22,529.27 and 9,253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.93, 22,529.27 and 9,253.25 is: 12,771.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.93 : 22,529.27 = 9,253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.93/22,529.27 = 9,253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.93x = 22,529.27 × 9,253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.93x = 208,468,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,468,967.63/16,322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.54

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