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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.75, 22,326.14 and 9,466.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.75, 22,326.14 and 9,466.23 is: 13,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.75 : 22,326.14 = 9,466.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.75/22,326.14 = 9,466.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.75x = 22,326.14 × 9,466.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.75x = 211,344,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,344,328.92/16,182.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.85

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