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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.02, 22,533.15 and 9,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.02, 22,533.15 and 9,254.92 is: 12,772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.02 : 22,533.15 = 9,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.02/22,533.15 = 9,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.02x = 22,533.15 × 9,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.02x = 208,542,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,542,500.60/16,328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.06

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