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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.94, 22,424.65 and 9,176.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.94, 22,424.65 and 9,176.00 is: 12,661.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.94 : 22,424.65 = 9,176.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.94/22,424.65 = 9,176.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.94x = 22,424.65 × 9,176.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.94x = 205,768,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,768,453.34/16,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,661.94

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