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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.77, 22,428.03 and 9,180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.77, 22,428.03 and 9,180.21 is: 12,668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.77 : 22,428.03 = 9,180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.77/22,428.03 = 9,180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.77x = 22,428.03 × 9,180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.77x = 205,894,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,894,025.29/16,252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.24

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