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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.29, 22,531.93 and 9,253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.29, 22,531.93 and 9,253.56 is: 12,770.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.29 : 22,531.93 = 9,253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.29/22,531.93 = 9,253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.29x = 22,531.93 × 9,253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.29x = 208,500,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,500,543.04/16,327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.06

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