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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.48, 22,322.88 and 9,461.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.48, 22,322.88 and 9,461.78 is: 13,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.48 : 22,322.88 = 9,461.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.48/22,322.88 = 9,461.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.48x = 22,322.88 × 9,461.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.48x = 211,214,179.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,214,179.53/16,177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,056.06

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