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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.44, 22,532.34 and 9,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.44, 22,532.34 and 9,254.44 is: 12,770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.44 : 22,532.34 = 9,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.44/22,532.34 = 9,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.44x = 22,532.34 × 9,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.44x = 208,524,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,524,188.59/16,328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.61

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