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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.88, 22,362.48 and 9,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.88, 22,362.48 and 9,132.56 is: 12,602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.88 : 22,362.48 = 9,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.88/22,362.48 = 9,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.88x = 22,362.48 × 9,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.88x = 204,226,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,226,690.35/16,204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.79

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