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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.04, 22,525.74 and 9,250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.04, 22,525.74 and 9,250.82 is: 12,766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.04 : 22,525.74 = 9,250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.04/22,525.74 = 9,250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.04x = 22,525.74 × 9,250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.04x = 208,381,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,381,566.11/16,323.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.10

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