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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,328.79, 22,532.29 and 9,061.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,328.79, 22,532.29 and 9,061.07 is: 12,503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,328.79 : 22,532.29 = 9,061.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,328.79/22,532.29 = 9,061.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,328.79x = 22,532.29 × 9,061.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,328.79x = 204,166,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,166,600.62/16,328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.47

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