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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.53, 24,274.25 and 9,163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.53, 24,274.25 and 9,163.86 is: 13,747.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.53 : 24,274.25 = 9,163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.53/24,274.25 = 9,163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.53x = 24,274.25 × 9,163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.53x = 222,445,828.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,445,828.61/16,180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.75

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