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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.92, 22,536.27 and 9,258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.92, 22,536.27 and 9,258.05 is: 12,779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.92 : 22,536.27 = 9,258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.92/22,536.27 = 9,258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.92x = 22,536.27 × 9,258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.92x = 208,641,801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,641,801.79/16,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.01

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