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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.22, 22,320.86 and 9,101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.22, 22,320.86 and 9,101.06 is: 12,557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.22 : 22,320.86 = 9,101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.22/22,320.86 = 9,101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.22x = 22,320.86 × 9,101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.22x = 203,143,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,143,486.11/16,177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.38

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