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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.86, 22,322.60 and 9,102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.86, 22,322.60 and 9,102.34 is: 12,561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.86 : 22,322.60 = 9,102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.86/22,322.60 = 9,102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.86x = 22,322.60 × 9,102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.86x = 203,187,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,187,894.88/16,175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.18

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