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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.62, 22,526.39 and 9,609.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.62, 22,526.39 and 9,609.53 is: 13,261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.62 : 22,526.39 = 9,609.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.62/22,526.39 = 9,609.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.62x = 22,526.39 × 9,609.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.62x = 216,467,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,467,972.45/16,323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.03

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