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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.51, 22,524.51 and 9,607.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.51, 22,524.51 and 9,607.65 is: 13,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.51 : 22,524.51 = 9,607.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.51/22,524.51 = 9,607.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.51x = 22,524.51 × 9,607.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.51x = 216,407,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,407,608.50/16,323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.42

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