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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.35, 22,530.60 and 9,156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.35, 22,530.60 and 9,156.74 is: 12,635.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.35 : 22,530.60 = 9,156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.35/22,530.60 = 9,156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.35x = 22,530.60 × 9,156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.35x = 206,306,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,306,733.59/16,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.65

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