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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.65, 22,423.59 and 9,176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.65, 22,423.59 and 9,176.13 is: 12,663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.65 : 22,423.59 = 9,176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.65/22,423.59 = 9,176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.65x = 22,423.59 × 9,176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.65x = 205,761,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,761,776.91/16,248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.32

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