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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.27, 22,432.21 and 9,182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.27, 22,432.21 and 9,182.79 is: 12,674.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.27 : 22,432.21 = 9,182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.27/22,432.21 = 9,182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.27x = 22,432.21 × 9,182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.27x = 205,990,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,990,250.71/16,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.55

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