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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.73, 22,531.28 and 9,612.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.73, 22,531.28 and 9,612.99 is: 13,266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.73 : 22,531.28 = 9,612.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.73/22,531.28 = 9,612.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.73x = 22,531.28 × 9,612.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.73x = 216,592,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,592,921.26/16,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.97

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