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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.44, 22,324.56 and 9,103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.44, 22,324.56 and 9,103.34 is: 12,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.44 : 22,324.56 = 9,103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.44/22,324.56 = 9,103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.44x = 22,324.56 × 9,103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.44x = 203,228,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,228,060.03/16,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.21

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