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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.20, 22,323.08 and 9,102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.20, 22,323.08 and 9,102.68 is: 12,561.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.20 : 22,323.08 = 9,102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.20/22,323.08 = 9,102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.20x = 22,323.08 × 9,102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.20x = 203,199,696.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,199,696.73/16,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.65

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