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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.38, 22,320.58 and 9,100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.38, 22,320.58 and 9,100.92 is: 12,559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.38 : 22,320.58 = 9,100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.38/22,320.58 = 9,100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.38x = 22,320.58 × 9,100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.38x = 203,137,767.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,137,767.43/16,174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.23

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