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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.42, 22,533.48 and 9,254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.42, 22,533.48 and 9,254.69 is: 12,771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.42 : 22,533.48 = 9,254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.42/22,533.48 = 9,254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.42x = 22,533.48 × 9,254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.42x = 208,540,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,540,372.02/16,328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.62

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