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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.67, 22,423.16 and 9,175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.67, 22,423.16 and 9,175.55 is: 12,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.67 : 22,423.16 = 9,175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.67/22,423.16 = 9,175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.67x = 22,423.16 × 9,175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.67x = 205,744,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,744,736.56/16,248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,662.25

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