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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.64, 22,325.94 and 9,104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.64, 22,325.94 and 9,104.84 is: 12,565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.64 : 22,325.94 = 9,104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.64/22,325.94 = 9,104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.64x = 22,325.94 × 9,104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.64x = 203,274,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,274,111.55/16,177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.13

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