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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.12, 22,319.43 and 9,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.12, 22,319.43 and 9,101 is: 12,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.12 : 22,319.43 = 9,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.12/22,319.43 = 9,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.12x = 22,319.43 × 9,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.12x = 203,129,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,129,132.43/16,174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.90

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