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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.19, 22,322.10 and 9,101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.19, 22,322.10 and 9,101.61 is: 12,560.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.19 : 22,322.10 = 9,101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.19/22,322.10 = 9,101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.19x = 22,322.10 × 9,101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.19x = 203,167,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,167,048.58/16,175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.41

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