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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.17, 22,536.62 and 9,258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.17, 22,536.62 and 9,258.30 is: 12,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.17 : 22,536.62 = 9,258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.17/22,536.62 = 9,258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.17x = 22,536.62 × 9,258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.17x = 208,650,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,650,788.95/16,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.36

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