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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.20, 22,329.27 and 9,107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.20, 22,329.27 and 9,107.28 is: 12,568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.20 : 22,329.27 = 9,107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.20/22,329.27 = 9,107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.20x = 22,329.27 × 9,107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.20x = 203,358,914.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,358,914.09/16,180.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.38

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