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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.42, 22,536.96 and 9,258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.42, 22,536.96 and 9,258.55 is: 12,779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.42 : 22,536.96 = 9,258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.42/22,536.96 = 9,258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.42x = 22,536.96 × 9,258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.42x = 208,659,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,659,571.01/16,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.70

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