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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.36, 22,427.93 and 9,081.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.36, 22,427.93 and 9,081.32 is: 12,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.36 : 22,427.93 = 9,081.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.36/22,427.93 = 9,081.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.36x = 22,427.93 × 9,081.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.36x = 203,675,209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,675,209.27/16,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.81

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