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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.35, 22,528.23 and 9,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.35, 22,528.23 and 9,251.82 is: 12,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.35 : 22,528.23 = 9,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.35/22,528.23 = 9,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.35x = 22,528.23 × 9,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.35x = 208,427,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,427,094.18/16,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.08

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