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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.30, 22,534.02 and 9,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.30, 22,534.02 and 9,255.72 is: 12,772.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.30 : 22,534.02 = 9,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.30/22,534.02 = 9,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.30x = 22,534.02 × 9,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.30x = 208,568,579.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,568,579.59/16,329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.66

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