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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.98, 22,525.94 and 9,153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.98, 22,525.94 and 9,153.36 is: 12,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.98 : 22,525.94 = 9,153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.98/22,525.94 = 9,153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.98x = 22,525.94 × 9,153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.98x = 206,187,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,187,992.39/16,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.99

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