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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.20, 22,324.05 and 9,103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.20, 22,324.05 and 9,103.07 is: 12,562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.20 : 22,324.05 = 9,103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.20/22,324.05 = 9,103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.20x = 22,324.05 × 9,103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.20x = 203,217,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,217,278.21/16,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.74

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