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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.90, 22,563.92 and 9,180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.90, 22,563.92 and 9,180.98 is: 12,669.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.90 : 22,563.92 = 9,180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.90/22,563.92 = 9,180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.90x = 22,563.92 × 9,180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.90x = 207,158,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,158,898.24/16,350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.57

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