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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,232.64, 22,402.08 and 9,156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,232.64, 22,402.08 and 9,156.48 is: 12,636.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.64 : 22,402.08 = 9,156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.64/22,402.08 = 9,156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.64x = 22,402.08 × 9,156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.64x = 205,124,197.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,124,197.48/16,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636.53

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