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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.98, 22,433.70 and 9,181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.98, 22,433.70 and 9,181.86 is: 12,672.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.98 : 22,433.70 = 9,181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.98/22,433.70 = 9,181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.98x = 22,433.70 × 9,181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.98x = 205,983,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,983,169.18/16,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.00

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