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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.12, 22,320.80 and 9,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.12, 22,320.80 and 9,102 is: 12,560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.12 : 22,320.80 = 9,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.12/22,320.80 = 9,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.12x = 22,320.80 × 9,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.12x = 203,163,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,163,921.60/16,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.27

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