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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.11, 22,325.34 and 9,463.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.11, 22,325.34 and 9,463.81 is: 13,062.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.11 : 22,325.34 = 9,463.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.11/22,325.34 = 9,463.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.11x = 22,325.34 × 9,463.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.11x = 211,282,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,282,775.95/16,175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.22

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