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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.32, 22,325.42 and 9,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.32, 22,325.42 and 9,104.20 is: 12,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.32 : 22,325.42 = 9,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.32/22,325.42 = 9,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.32x = 22,325.42 × 9,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.32x = 203,255,055.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,255,055.71/16,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.20

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