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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.17, 22,530.38 and 9,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.17, 22,530.38 and 9,252.44 is: 12,768.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.17 : 22,530.38 = 9,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.17/22,530.38 = 9,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.17x = 22,530.38 × 9,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.17x = 208,460,830.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,460,830.21/16,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.51

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