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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.32, 22,329.56 and 9,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.32, 22,329.56 and 9,107.20 is: 12,568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.32 : 22,329.56 = 9,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.32/22,329.56 = 9,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.32x = 22,329.56 × 9,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.32x = 203,359,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,359,768.83/16,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.34

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