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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.21, 22,322.95 and 9,466.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.21, 22,322.95 and 9,466.49 is: 13,061.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.21 : 22,322.95 = 9,466.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.21/22,322.95 = 9,466.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.21x = 22,322.95 × 9,466.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.21x = 211,320,015.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,320,015.09/16,179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,061.21

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