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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.18, 22,534.41 and 9,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.18, 22,534.41 and 9,254.28 is: 12,770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.18 : 22,534.41 = 9,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.18/22,534.41 = 9,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.18x = 22,534.41 × 9,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.18x = 208,539,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,539,739.77/16,329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.99

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