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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.45, 22,528.68 and 9,154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.45, 22,528.68 and 9,154.01 is: 12,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.45 : 22,528.68 = 9,154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.45/22,528.68 = 9,154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.45x = 22,528.68 × 9,154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.45x = 206,227,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,227,762.01/16,324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.06

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