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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.44, 22,426.72 and 9,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.44, 22,426.72 and 9,177.50 is: 12,664.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.44 : 22,426.72 = 9,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.44/22,426.72 = 9,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.44x = 22,426.72 × 9,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.44x = 205,821,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,821,087.72/16,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.01

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