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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.54, 22,530.89 and 9,252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.54, 22,530.89 and 9,252.81 is: 12,769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.54 : 22,530.89 = 9,252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.54/22,530.89 = 9,252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.54x = 22,530.89 × 9,252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.54x = 208,474,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,474,067.43/16,326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.03

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