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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.86, 22,325.36 and 9,104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.86, 22,325.36 and 9,104.34 is: 12,563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.86 : 22,325.36 = 9,104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.86/22,325.36 = 9,104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.86x = 22,325.36 × 9,104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.86x = 203,257,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,257,668.06/16,177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.94

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