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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.56, 22,329.13 and 9,010.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.56, 22,329.13 and 9,010.93 is: 12,434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.56 : 22,329.13 = 9,010.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.56/22,329.13 = 9,010.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.56x = 22,329.13 × 9,010.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.56x = 201,206,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,206,227.39/16,181.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.29

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