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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.32, 22,525.74 and 9,249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.32, 22,525.74 and 9,249.72 is: 12,764.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.32 : 22,525.74 = 9,249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.32/22,525.74 = 9,249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.32x = 22,525.74 × 9,249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.32x = 208,356,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,356,787.79/16,323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.37

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