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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.02, 22,531.77 and 9,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.02, 22,531.77 and 9,253.92 is: 12,770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.02 : 22,531.77 = 9,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.02/22,531.77 = 9,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.02x = 22,531.77 × 9,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.02x = 208,507,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,507,197.04/16,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.68

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