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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.04, 22,432.32 and 9,181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.04, 22,432.32 and 9,181.32 is: 12,669.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.04 : 22,432.32 = 9,181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.04/22,432.32 = 9,181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.04x = 22,432.32 × 9,181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.04x = 205,958,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,958,308.26/16,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.65

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