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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.46, 22,430.93 and 9,180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.46, 22,430.93 and 9,180.95 is: 12,670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.46 : 22,430.93 = 9,180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.46/22,430.93 = 9,180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.46x = 22,430.93 × 9,180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.46x = 205,937,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,937,088.72/16,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.35

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