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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.12, 22,525.86 and 9,250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.12, 22,525.86 and 9,250.12 is: 12,764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.12 : 22,525.86 = 9,250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.12/22,525.86 = 9,250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.12x = 22,525.86 × 9,250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.12x = 208,366,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,366,908.10/16,324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.36

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