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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.45, 22,525.92 and 9,152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.45, 22,525.92 and 9,152.01 is: 12,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.45 : 22,525.92 = 9,152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.45/22,525.92 = 9,152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.45x = 22,525.92 × 9,152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.45x = 206,157,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,157,445.10/16,322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.30

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