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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.08, 22,320.18 and 9,100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.08, 22,320.18 and 9,100.44 is: 12,558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.08 : 22,320.18 = 9,100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.08/22,320.18 = 9,100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.08x = 22,320.18 × 9,100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.08x = 203,123,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,123,458.88/16,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.58

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