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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.96, 22,528.92 and 9,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.96, 22,528.92 and 9,251.14 is: 12,766.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.96 : 22,528.92 = 9,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.96/22,528.92 = 9,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.96x = 22,528.92 × 9,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.96x = 208,418,192.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,418,192.97/16,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.84

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