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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.98, 22,528.04 and 9,253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.98, 22,528.04 and 9,253.68 is: 12,769.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.98 : 22,528.04 = 9,253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.98/22,528.04 = 9,253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.98x = 22,528.04 × 9,253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.98x = 208,467,273.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,467,273.19/16,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.83

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