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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.65, 22,528.65 and 9,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.65, 22,528.65 and 9,251.92 is: 12,767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.65 : 22,528.65 = 9,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.65/22,528.65 = 9,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.65x = 22,528.65 × 9,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.65x = 208,433,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,433,267.51/16,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.23

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