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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,175.93, 22,322.18 and 9,006.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,175.93, 22,322.18 and 9,006.14 is: 12,428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,175.93 : 22,322.18 = 9,006.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,175.93/22,322.18 = 9,006.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,175.93x = 22,322.18 × 9,006.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,175.93x = 201,036,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,036,521.54/16,175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.13

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