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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.75, 22,321.11 and 9,101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.75, 22,321.11 and 9,101.18 is: 12,559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.75 : 22,321.11 = 9,101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.75/22,321.11 = 9,101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.75x = 22,321.11 × 9,101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.75x = 203,148,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,148,377.88/16,174.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.60

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