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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.30, 22,526.10 and 9,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.30, 22,526.10 and 9,251.10 is: 12,766.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.30 : 22,526.10 = 9,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.30/22,526.10 = 9,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.30x = 22,526.10 × 9,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.30x = 208,391,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,391,203.71/16,323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.49

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