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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.88, 22,659.32 and 9,252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.88, 22,659.32 and 9,252.68 is: 12,765.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.88 : 22,659.32 = 9,252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.88/22,659.32 = 9,252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.88x = 22,659.32 × 9,252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.88x = 209,659,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,659,436.98/16,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.52

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