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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.52, 22,422.18 and 9,175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.52, 22,422.18 and 9,175.96 is: 12,662.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.52 : 22,422.18 = 9,175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.52/22,422.18 = 9,175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.52x = 22,422.18 × 9,175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.52x = 205,745,026.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,745,026.79/16,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,662.39

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