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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.04, 22,433.70 and 9,182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.04, 22,433.70 and 9,182.32 is: 12,671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.04 : 22,433.70 = 9,182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.04/22,433.70 = 9,182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.04x = 22,433.70 × 9,182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.04x = 205,993,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,993,412.18/16,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,671.03

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