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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.28, 22,323.17 and 9,102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.28, 22,323.17 and 9,102.56 is: 12,561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.28 : 22,323.17 = 9,102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.28/22,323.17 = 9,102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.28x = 22,323.17 × 9,102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.28x = 203,197,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,197,994.32/16,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.48

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