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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.17, 22,532.01 and 9,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.17, 22,532.01 and 9,158.06 is: 12,639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.17 : 22,532.01 = 9,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.17/22,532.01 = 9,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.17x = 22,532.01 × 9,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.17x = 206,349,341.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,349,341.05/16,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.18

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