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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.13, 22,319.67 and 9,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.13, 22,319.67 and 9,465.04 is: 13,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.13 : 22,319.67 = 9,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.13/22,319.67 = 9,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.13x = 22,319.67 × 9,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.13x = 211,256,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,256,569.34/16,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.35

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