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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.48, 22,326.24 and 9,811.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.48, 22,326.24 and 9,811.08 is: 13,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.48 : 22,326.24 = 9,811.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.48/22,326.24 = 9,811.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.48x = 22,326.24 × 9,811.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.48x = 219,044,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,044,526.74/16,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.91

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