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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.68, 22,329.28 and 9,107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.68, 22,329.28 and 9,107.12 is: 12,567.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.68 : 22,329.28 = 9,107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.68/22,329.28 = 9,107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.68x = 22,329.28 × 9,107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.68x = 203,355,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,355,432.47/16,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,567.79

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