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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.52, 22,319.82 and 9,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.52, 22,319.82 and 9,101.52 is: 12,558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.52 : 22,319.82 = 9,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.52/22,319.82 = 9,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.52x = 22,319.82 × 9,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.52x = 203,144,288.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,144,288.13/16,175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.75

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