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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.08, 22,324.08 and 9,103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.08, 22,324.08 and 9,103.35 is: 12,562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.08 : 22,324.08 = 9,103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.08/22,324.08 = 9,103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.08x = 22,324.08 × 9,103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.08x = 203,223,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,223,913.67/16,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.46

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