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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.48, 22,561.16 and 9,180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.48, 22,561.16 and 9,180.77 is: 12,668.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.48 : 22,561.16 = 9,180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.48/22,561.16 = 9,180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.48x = 22,561.16 × 9,180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.48x = 207,128,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,128,662.18/16,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.05

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