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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.54, 22,540.11 and 9,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.54, 22,540.11 and 9,163.26 is: 12,645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.54 : 22,540.11 = 9,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.54/22,540.11 = 9,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.54x = 22,540.11 × 9,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.54x = 206,540,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,540,854.00/16,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.98

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