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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.48, 22,523.87 and 9,151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.48, 22,523.87 and 9,151.85 is: 12,628.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.48 : 22,523.87 = 9,151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.48/22,523.87 = 9,151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.48x = 22,523.87 × 9,151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.48x = 206,135,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,135,158.85/16,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.91

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