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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.87, 22,529.90 and 9,522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.87, 22,529.90 and 9,522.36 is: 13,137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.87 : 22,529.90 = 9,522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.87/22,529.90 = 9,522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.87x = 22,529.90 × 9,522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.87x = 214,537,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,537,818.56/16,329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,137.75

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