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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.02, 22,321.97 and 9,101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.02, 22,321.97 and 9,101.70 is: 12,560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.02 : 22,321.97 = 9,101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.02/22,321.97 = 9,101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.02x = 22,321.97 × 9,101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.02x = 203,167,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,167,874.35/16,175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.59

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