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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.42, 22,535.58 and 9,257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.42, 22,535.58 and 9,257.55 is: 12,778.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.42 : 22,535.58 = 9,257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.42/22,535.58 = 9,257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.42x = 22,535.58 × 9,257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.42x = 208,624,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,624,145.95/16,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.32

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