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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.56, 22,332.05 and 9,466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.56, 22,332.05 and 9,466.76 is: 13,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.56 : 22,332.05 = 9,466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.56/22,332.05 = 9,466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.56x = 22,332.05 × 9,466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.56x = 211,412,129.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,412,129.29/16,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.01

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