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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.05, 22,328.06 and 9,009.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.05, 22,328.06 and 9,009.99 is: 12,433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.05 : 22,328.06 = 9,009.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.05/22,328.06 = 9,009.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.05x = 22,328.06 × 9,009.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.05x = 201,175,552.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,175,552.27/16,180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.55

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