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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.48, 22,525.92 and 9,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.48, 22,525.92 and 9,252.20 is: 12,767.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.48 : 22,525.92 = 9,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.48/22,525.92 = 9,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.48x = 22,525.92 × 9,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.48x = 208,414,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,414,317.02/16,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.76

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