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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.10, 22,522.91 and 9,151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.10, 22,522.91 and 9,151.68 is: 12,629.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.10 : 22,522.91 = 9,151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.10/22,522.91 = 9,151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.10x = 22,522.91 × 9,151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.10x = 206,122,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,122,555.17/16,321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.21

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