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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,249.79, 22,424.72 and 9,176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,249.79, 22,424.72 and 9,176.67 is: 12,663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,249.79 : 22,424.72 = 9,176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,249.79/22,424.72 = 9,176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,249.79x = 22,424.72 × 9,176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,249.79x = 205,784,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,784,209.40/16,249.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.81

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