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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.32, 24,207.92 and 9,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.32, 24,207.92 and 9,022.56 is: 13,539.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.32 : 24,207.92 = 9,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.32/24,207.92 = 9,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.32x = 24,207.92 × 9,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.32x = 218,417,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,417,410.68/16,132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.12

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