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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.67, 22,320.49 and 9,003.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.67, 22,320.49 and 9,003.87 is: 12,424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.67 : 22,320.49 = 9,003.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.67/22,320.49 = 9,003.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.67x = 22,320.49 × 9,003.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.67x = 200,970,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,970,696.57/16,175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.25

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