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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.65, 24,277.44 and 9,165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.65, 24,277.44 and 9,165.98 is: 13,750.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.65 : 24,277.44 = 9,165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.65/24,277.44 = 9,165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.65x = 24,277.44 × 9,165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.65x = 222,526,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,526,529.49/16,182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.93

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