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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.02, 22,324.41 and 9,103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.02, 22,324.41 and 9,103.56 is: 12,562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.02 : 22,324.41 = 9,103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.02/22,324.41 = 9,103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.02x = 22,324.41 × 9,103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.02x = 203,231,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,231,605.90/16,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.98

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