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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.65, 22,530.03 and 9,252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.65, 22,530.03 and 9,252.92 is: 12,768.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.65 : 22,530.03 = 9,252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.65/22,530.03 = 9,252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.65x = 22,530.03 × 9,252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.65x = 208,468,565.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,468,565.19/16,326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.61

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