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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.91, 22,562.33 and 9,179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.91, 22,562.33 and 9,179.79 is: 12,667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.91 : 22,562.33 = 9,179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.91/22,562.33 = 9,179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.91x = 22,562.33 × 9,179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.91x = 207,117,405.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,117,405.41/16,349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.80

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