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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.62, 22,325.07 and 9,104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.62, 22,325.07 and 9,104.19 is: 12,563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.62 : 22,325.07 = 9,104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.62/22,325.07 = 9,104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.62x = 22,325.07 × 9,104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.62x = 203,251,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,251,679.04/16,177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.76

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