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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.24, 22,323.60 and 9,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.24, 22,323.60 and 9,103.68 is: 12,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.24 : 22,323.60 = 9,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.24/22,323.60 = 9,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.24x = 22,323.60 × 9,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.24x = 203,226,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,226,910.85/16,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.30

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