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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.27, 22,320.93 and 9,100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.27, 22,320.93 and 9,100.54 is: 12,558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.27 : 22,320.93 = 9,100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.27/22,320.93 = 9,100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.27x = 22,320.93 × 9,100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.27x = 203,132,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,132,516.30/16,174.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.99

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