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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.92, 22,424.19 and 9,175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.92, 22,424.19 and 9,175.34 is: 12,662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.92 : 22,424.19 = 9,175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.92/22,424.19 = 9,175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.92x = 22,424.19 × 9,175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.92x = 205,749,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,749,567.47/16,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,662.35

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