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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.48, 22,428.42 and 9,180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.48, 22,428.42 and 9,180.04 is: 12,670.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.48 : 22,428.42 = 9,180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.48/22,428.42 = 9,180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.48x = 22,428.42 × 9,180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.48x = 205,893,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,893,792.74/16,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.79

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