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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.92, 22,535.55 and 9,256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.92, 22,535.55 and 9,256.19 is: 12,773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.92 : 22,535.55 = 9,256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.92/22,535.55 = 9,256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.92x = 22,535.55 × 9,256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.92x = 208,593,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,593,332.55/16,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.69

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