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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.25, 22,283.72 and 9,432.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.25, 22,283.72 and 9,432.03 is: 13,013.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.25 : 22,283.72 = 9,432.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.25/22,283.72 = 9,432.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.25x = 22,283.72 × 9,432.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.25x = 210,180,715.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,180,715.55/16,151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.28

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