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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.48, 24,270.74 and 9,250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.48, 24,270.74 and 9,250.12 is: 13,875.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.48 : 24,270.74 = 9,250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.48/24,270.74 = 9,250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.48x = 24,270.74 × 9,250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.48x = 224,507,257.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,507,257.49/16,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,875.19

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