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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.33, 22,501.91 and 9,135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.33, 22,501.91 and 9,135.54 is: 12,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.33 : 22,501.91 = 9,135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.33/22,501.91 = 9,135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.33x = 22,501.91 × 9,135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.33x = 205,567,053.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,567,053.20/16,305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.35

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