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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.16, 22,528.83 and 9,251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.16, 22,528.83 and 9,251.61 is: 12,767.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.16 : 22,528.83 = 9,251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.16/22,528.83 = 9,251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.16x = 22,528.83 × 9,251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.16x = 208,427,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,427,948.92/16,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.28

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