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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.93, 22,535.45 and 9,255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.93, 22,535.45 and 9,255.03 is: 12,772.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.93 : 22,535.45 = 9,255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.93/22,535.45 = 9,255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.93x = 22,535.45 × 9,255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.93x = 208,566,219.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,566,219.54/16,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.02

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