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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.28, 22,530.25 and 9,520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.28, 22,530.25 and 9,520.58 is: 13,138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.28 : 22,530.25 = 9,520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.28/22,530.25 = 9,520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.28x = 22,530.25 × 9,520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.28x = 214,500,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,500,893.24/16,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,138.38

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