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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.06, 22,324.50 and 9,007.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.06, 22,324.50 and 9,007.07 is: 12,429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.06 : 22,324.50 = 9,007.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.06/22,324.50 = 9,007.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.06x = 22,324.50 × 9,007.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.06x = 201,078,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,078,289.18/16,177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.85

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