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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.52, 22,524.50 and 9,607.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.52, 22,524.50 and 9,607.66 is: 13,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.52 : 22,524.50 = 9,607.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.52/22,524.50 = 9,607.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.52x = 22,524.50 × 9,607.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.52x = 216,407,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,407,737.67/16,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.42

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