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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.27, 22,430.12 and 9,181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.27, 22,430.12 and 9,181.71 is: 12,670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.27 : 22,430.12 = 9,181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.27/22,430.12 = 9,181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.27x = 22,430.12 × 9,181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.27x = 205,946,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,946,811.20/16,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.32

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