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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.20, 22,323.60 and 9,103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.20, 22,323.60 and 9,103.32 is: 12,562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.20 : 22,323.60 = 9,103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.20/22,323.60 = 9,103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.20x = 22,323.60 × 9,103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.20x = 203,218,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,218,874.35/16,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.05

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