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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.93, 22,323.56 and 9,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.93, 22,323.56 and 9,007.14 is: 12,429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.93 : 22,323.56 = 9,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.93/22,323.56 = 9,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.93x = 22,323.56 × 9,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.93x = 201,071,273.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,071,273.56/16,176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.51

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