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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.46, 22,324.61 and 9,103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.46, 22,324.61 and 9,103.73 is: 12,562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.46 : 22,324.61 = 9,103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.46/22,324.61 = 9,103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.46x = 22,324.61 × 9,103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.46x = 203,237,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,237,132.93/16,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.99

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