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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.06, 22,423.77 and 9,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.06, 22,423.77 and 9,175.68 is: 12,663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.06 : 22,423.77 = 9,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.06/22,423.77 = 9,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.06x = 22,423.77 × 9,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.06x = 205,753,337.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,753,337.91/16,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.26

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