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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.50, 22,531.98 and 9,254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.50, 22,531.98 and 9,254.58 is: 12,771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.50 : 22,531.98 = 9,254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.50/22,531.98 = 9,254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.50x = 22,531.98 × 9,254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.50x = 208,524,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,524,011.47/16,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.34

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