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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.62, 22,321.06 and 9,101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.62, 22,321.06 and 9,101.16 is: 12,559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.62 : 22,321.06 = 9,101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.62/22,321.06 = 9,101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.62x = 22,321.06 × 9,101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.62x = 203,147,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,147,538.43/16,174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.65

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