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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545, 22,832.26 and 9,093.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545, 22,832.26 and 9,093.16 is: 12,548.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545 : 22,832.26 = 9,093.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545/22,832.26 = 9,093.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545x = 22,832.26 × 9,093.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545x = 207,617,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,617,393.34/16,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.65

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