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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.10, 22,524.29 and 9,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.10, 22,524.29 and 9,152.68 is: 12,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.10 : 22,524.29 = 9,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.10/22,524.29 = 9,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.10x = 22,524.29 × 9,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.10x = 206,157,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,157,618.60/16,322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.58

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