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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.67, 22,535.45 and 9,256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.67, 22,535.45 and 9,256.38 is: 12,774.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.67 : 22,535.45 = 9,256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.67/22,535.45 = 9,256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.67x = 22,535.45 × 9,256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.67x = 208,596,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,596,688.67/16,328.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,774.87

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