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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.14, 22,421.07 and 9,176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.14, 22,421.07 and 9,176.22 is: 12,661.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.14 : 22,421.07 = 9,176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.14/22,421.07 = 9,176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.14x = 22,421.07 × 9,176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.14x = 205,740,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,740,670.96/16,249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,661.63

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