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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.73, 22,531.87 and 9,254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.73, 22,531.87 and 9,254.86 is: 12,774.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.73 : 22,531.87 = 9,254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.73/22,531.87 = 9,254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.73x = 22,531.87 × 9,254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.73x = 208,529,257.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,529,257.63/16,323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,774.61

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