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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.34, 22,524.99 and 9,152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.34, 22,524.99 and 9,152.63 is: 12,630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.34 : 22,524.99 = 9,152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.34/22,524.99 = 9,152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.34x = 22,524.99 × 9,152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.34x = 206,162,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,162,836.75/16,322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.71

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