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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.03, 22,329.61 and 9,108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.03, 22,329.61 and 9,108.30 is: 12,568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.03 : 22,329.61 = 9,108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.03/22,329.61 = 9,108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.03x = 22,329.61 × 9,108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.03x = 203,384,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,384,786.76/16,182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.56

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