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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.18, 22,323.11 and 9,102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.18, 22,323.11 and 9,102.60 is: 12,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.18 : 22,323.11 = 9,102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.18/22,323.11 = 9,102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.18x = 22,323.11 × 9,102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.18x = 203,198,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,198,419.65/16,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.59

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