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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.42, 22,529.34 and 9,251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.42, 22,529.34 and 9,251.69 is: 12,767.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.42 : 22,529.34 = 9,251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.42/22,529.34 = 9,251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.42x = 22,529.34 × 9,251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.42x = 208,434,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,434,356.94/16,325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.48

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