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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.54, 22,532.72 and 9,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.54, 22,532.72 and 9,255.24 is: 12,773.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.54 : 22,532.72 = 9,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.54/22,532.72 = 9,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.54x = 22,532.72 × 9,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.54x = 208,545,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,545,685.18/16,326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.42

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