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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.11, 22,526.10 and 9,153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.11, 22,526.10 and 9,153.25 is: 12,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.11 : 22,526.10 = 9,153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.11/22,526.10 = 9,153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.11x = 22,526.10 × 9,153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.11x = 206,186,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,186,968.51/16,322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.37

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