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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.57, 22,322.25 and 9,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.57, 22,322.25 and 9,366.60 is: 12,927.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.57 : 22,322.25 = 9,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.57/22,322.25 = 9,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.57x = 22,322.25 × 9,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.57x = 209,083,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,083,586.85/16,173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.49

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