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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.48, 22,429.80 and 9,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.48, 22,429.80 and 9,181.04 is: 12,672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.48 : 22,429.80 = 9,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.48/22,429.80 = 9,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.48x = 22,429.80 × 9,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.48x = 205,928,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,928,890.99/16,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.17

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