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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.25, 22,324.38 and 9,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.25, 22,324.38 and 9,467.52 is: 13,062.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.25 : 22,324.38 = 9,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.25/22,324.38 = 9,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.25x = 22,324.38 × 9,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.25x = 211,356,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,356,514.14/16,180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.63

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