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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.64, 22,529.28 and 9,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.64, 22,529.28 and 9,252.32 is: 12,768.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.64 : 22,529.28 = 9,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.64/22,529.28 = 9,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.64x = 22,529.28 × 9,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.64x = 208,448,107.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,448,107.93/16,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.93

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