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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.55, 22,501.12 and 9,134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.55, 22,501.12 and 9,134.04 is: 12,605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.55 : 22,501.12 = 9,134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.55/22,501.12 = 9,134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.55x = 22,501.12 × 9,134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.55x = 205,526,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,526,130.12/16,304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.45

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