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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.32, 22,501.90 and 9,135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.32, 22,501.90 and 9,135.54 is: 12,607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.32 : 22,501.90 = 9,135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.32/22,501.90 = 9,135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.32x = 22,501.90 × 9,135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.32x = 205,567,018.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,567,018.95/16,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.36

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