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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.64, 22,322.46 and 9,102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.64, 22,322.46 and 9,102.18 is: 12,561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.64 : 22,322.46 = 9,102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.64/22,322.46 = 9,102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.64x = 22,322.46 × 9,102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.64x = 203,183,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,183,048.96/16,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.05

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