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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.73, 22,531.11 and 9,613.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.73, 22,531.11 and 9,613.46 is: 13,267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.73 : 22,531.11 = 9,613.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.73/22,531.11 = 9,613.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.73x = 22,531.11 × 9,613.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.73x = 216,601,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,601,935.72/16,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.52

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