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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.03, 22,559.95 and 9,178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.03, 22,559.95 and 9,178.12 is: 12,665.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.03 : 22,559.95 = 9,178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.03/22,559.95 = 9,178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.03x = 22,559.95 × 9,178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.03x = 207,057,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,057,928.29/16,348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.62

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