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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.02, 22,320.90 and 9,461.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.02, 22,320.90 and 9,461.31 is: 13,054.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.02 : 22,320.90 = 9,461.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.02/22,320.90 = 9,461.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.02x = 22,320.90 × 9,461.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.02x = 211,184,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,184,954.38/16,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.63

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