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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.14, 22,329.39 and 9,107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.14, 22,329.39 and 9,107.34 is: 12,568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.14 : 22,329.39 = 9,107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.14/22,329.39 = 9,107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.14x = 22,329.39 × 9,107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.14x = 203,361,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,361,346.72/16,180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.58

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