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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.67, 22,424.54 and 9,176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.67, 22,424.54 and 9,176.55 is: 12,663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.67 : 22,424.54 = 9,176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.67/22,424.54 = 9,176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.67x = 22,424.54 × 9,176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.67x = 205,779,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,779,912.54/16,249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.64

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