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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.41, 22,530.19 and 9,156.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.41, 22,530.19 and 9,156.29 is: 12,635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.41 : 22,530.19 = 9,156.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.41/22,530.19 = 9,156.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.41x = 22,530.19 × 9,156.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.41x = 206,292,907.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,292,907.61/16,326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.53

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