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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.54, 22,422.99 and 9,175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.54, 22,422.99 and 9,175.42 is: 12,662.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.54 : 22,422.99 = 9,175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.54/22,422.99 = 9,175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.54x = 22,422.99 × 9,175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.54x = 205,740,350.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,740,350.91/16,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,662.08

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