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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.16, 22,526.06 and 9,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.16, 22,526.06 and 9,251.70 is: 12,766.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.16 : 22,526.06 = 9,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.16/22,526.06 = 9,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.16x = 22,526.06 × 9,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.16x = 208,404,349.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,404,349.30/16,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.62

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