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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632.52, 22,952.86 and 9,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632.52, 22,952.86 and 9,180.52 is: 12,669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632.52 : 22,952.86 = 9,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632.52/22,952.86 = 9,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632.52x = 22,952.86 × 9,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632.52x = 210,719,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,719,190.29/16,632.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.11

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