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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.03, 22,325.66 and 9,104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.03, 22,325.66 and 9,104.45 is: 12,564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.03 : 22,325.66 = 9,104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.03/22,325.66 = 9,104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.03x = 22,325.66 × 9,104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.03x = 203,262,896.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,262,896.17/16,178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.13

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