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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.28, 22,322.82 and 9,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.28, 22,322.82 and 9,103.52 is: 12,561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.28 : 22,322.82 = 9,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.28/22,322.82 = 9,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.28x = 22,322.82 × 9,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.28x = 203,216,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,216,238.33/16,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.83

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