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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.51, 22,323.80 and 9,466.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.51, 22,323.80 and 9,466.07 is: 13,063.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.51 : 22,323.80 = 9,466.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.51/22,323.80 = 9,466.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.51x = 22,323.80 × 9,466.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.51x = 211,318,565.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,318,565.51/16,176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.30

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