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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.88, 22,326.82 and 9,009.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.88, 22,326.82 and 9,009.18 is: 12,433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.88 : 22,326.82 = 9,009.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.88/22,326.82 = 9,009.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.88x = 22,326.82 × 9,009.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.88x = 201,146,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,146,317.68/16,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.41

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