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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.52, 22,423.56 and 9,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.52, 22,423.56 and 9,176.96 is: 12,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.52 : 22,423.56 = 9,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.52/22,423.56 = 9,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.52x = 22,423.56 × 9,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.52x = 205,780,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,780,113.18/16,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.77

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