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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.02, 22,525.44 and 9,152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.02, 22,525.44 and 9,152.44 is: 12,630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.02 : 22,525.44 = 9,152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.02/22,525.44 = 9,152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.02x = 22,525.44 × 9,152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.02x = 206,162,738.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,162,738.07/16,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.96

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