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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.67, 22,532.45 and 9,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.67, 22,532.45 and 9,253.94 is: 12,770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.67 : 22,532.45 = 9,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.67/22,532.45 = 9,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.67x = 22,532.45 × 9,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.67x = 208,513,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,513,781.42/16,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.58

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