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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,525.22, 22,804.47 and 9,256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,525.22, 22,804.47 and 9,256.14 is: 12,773.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,525.22 : 22,804.47 = 9,256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,525.22/22,804.47 = 9,256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,525.22x = 22,804.47 × 9,256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,525.22x = 211,081,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,081,366.95/16,525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.29

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