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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.14, 22,422.45 and 9,177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.14, 22,422.45 and 9,177.22 is: 12,663.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.14 : 22,422.45 = 9,177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.14/22,422.45 = 9,177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.14x = 22,422.45 × 9,177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.14x = 205,775,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,775,756.59/16,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.01

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