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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.06, 22,181.18 and 9,174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.06, 22,181.18 and 9,174.09 is: 12,660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.06 : 22,181.18 = 9,174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.06/22,181.18 = 9,174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.06x = 22,181.18 × 9,174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.06x = 203,492,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,492,086.17/16,073.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.44

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