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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.88, 22,432.24 and 9,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.88, 22,432.24 and 9,181.76 is: 12,671.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.88 : 22,432.24 = 9,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.88/22,432.24 = 9,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.88x = 22,432.24 × 9,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.88x = 205,967,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,967,343.26/16,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,671.11

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