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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.52, 22,420.02 and 9,172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.52, 22,420.02 and 9,172.76 is: 12,658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.52 : 22,420.02 = 9,172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.52/22,420.02 = 9,172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.52x = 22,420.02 × 9,172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.52x = 205,653,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,653,462.66/16,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.31

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