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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.13, 22,321.05 and 9,466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.13, 22,321.05 and 9,466.04 is: 13,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.13 : 22,321.05 = 9,466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.13/22,321.05 = 9,466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.13x = 22,321.05 × 9,466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.13x = 211,291,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,291,952.14/16,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.73

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