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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.70, 22,323.76 and 9,103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.70, 22,323.76 and 9,103.17 is: 12,562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.70 : 22,323.76 = 9,103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.70/22,323.76 = 9,103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.70x = 22,323.76 × 9,103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.70x = 203,216,982.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,216,982.32/16,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.33

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