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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.04, 22,427.82 and 9,178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.04, 22,427.82 and 9,178.92 is: 12,666.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.04 : 22,427.82 = 9,178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.04/22,427.82 = 9,178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.04x = 22,427.82 × 9,178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.04x = 205,863,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,863,165.55/16,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,666.91

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