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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.62, 22,322.26 and 9,102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.62, 22,322.26 and 9,102.08 is: 12,560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.62 : 22,322.26 = 9,102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.62/22,322.26 = 9,102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.62x = 22,322.26 × 9,102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.62x = 203,178,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,178,996.30/16,175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.82

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