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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.69, 22,322.79 and 9,102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.69, 22,322.79 and 9,102.11 is: 12,561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.69 : 22,322.79 = 9,102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.69/22,322.79 = 9,102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.69x = 22,322.79 × 9,102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.69x = 203,184,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,184,490.09/16,175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.10

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