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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.06, 22,329.82 and 9,011.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.06, 22,329.82 and 9,011.43 is: 12,434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.06 : 22,329.82 = 9,011.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.06/22,329.82 = 9,011.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.06x = 22,329.82 × 9,011.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.06x = 201,223,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,223,609.84/16,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.98

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