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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.20, 22,320.84 and 9,101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.20, 22,320.84 and 9,101.32 is: 12,559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.20 : 22,320.84 = 9,101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.20/22,320.84 = 9,101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.20x = 22,320.84 × 9,101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.20x = 203,149,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,149,107.51/16,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.29

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