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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.24, 22,320.41 and 9,100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.24, 22,320.41 and 9,100.67 is: 12,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.24 : 22,320.41 = 9,100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.24/22,320.41 = 9,100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.24x = 22,320.41 × 9,100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.24x = 203,130,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,130,685.67/16,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.90

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