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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.34, 22,532.13 and 9,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.34, 22,532.13 and 9,253.22 is: 12,770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.34 : 22,532.13 = 9,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.34/22,532.13 = 9,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.34x = 22,532.13 × 9,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.34x = 208,494,755.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,494,755.96/16,326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.45

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