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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.39, 22,323.58 and 9,102.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.39, 22,323.58 and 9,102.45 is: 12,560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.39 : 22,323.58 = 9,102.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.39/22,323.58 = 9,102.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.39x = 22,323.58 × 9,102.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.39x = 203,199,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,199,270.77/16,177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.70

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