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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.16, 22,524.68 and 9,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.16, 22,524.68 and 9,250.68 is: 12,765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.16 : 22,524.68 = 9,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.16/22,524.68 = 9,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.16x = 22,524.68 × 9,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.16x = 208,368,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,368,606.78/16,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.21

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