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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.08, 22,532.28 and 9,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.08, 22,532.28 and 9,157.44 is: 12,637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.08 : 22,532.28 = 9,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.08/22,532.28 = 9,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.08x = 22,532.28 × 9,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.08x = 206,338,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,338,002.16/16,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.78

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