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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.68, 22,323.40 and 9,006.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.68, 22,323.40 and 9,006.61 is: 12,428.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.68 : 22,323.40 = 9,006.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.68/22,323.40 = 9,006.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.68x = 22,323.40 × 9,006.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.68x = 201,058,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,058,121.21/16,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.89

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