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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.56, 22,323.78 and 9,103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.56, 22,323.78 and 9,103.04 is: 12,562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.56 : 22,323.78 = 9,103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.56/22,323.78 = 9,103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.56x = 22,323.78 × 9,103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.56x = 203,214,262.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,214,262.29/16,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.27

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