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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.96, 22,531.68 and 9,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.96, 22,531.68 and 9,253.16 is: 12,769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.96 : 22,531.68 = 9,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.96/22,531.68 = 9,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.96x = 22,531.68 × 9,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.96x = 208,489,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,489,240.11/16,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.63

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