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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.73, 22,124.53 and 9,318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.73, 22,124.53 and 9,318.04 is: 12,858.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.73 : 22,124.53 = 9,318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.73/22,124.53 = 9,318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.73x = 22,124.53 × 9,318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.73x = 206,157,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,157,255.52/16,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.52

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