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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.03, 22,561.33 and 9,179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.03, 22,561.33 and 9,179.12 is: 12,667.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.03 : 22,561.33 = 9,179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.03/22,561.33 = 9,179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.03x = 22,561.33 × 9,179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.03x = 207,093,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,093,155.43/16,349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.00

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