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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,180.88, 22,329.12 and 9,010.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,180.88, 22,329.12 and 9,010.82 is: 12,434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,180.88 : 22,329.12 = 9,010.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,180.88/22,329.12 = 9,010.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,180.88x = 22,329.12 × 9,010.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,180.88x = 201,203,681.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,203,681.08/16,180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.66

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