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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.14, 22,325.91 and 9,104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.14, 22,325.91 and 9,104.68 is: 12,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.14 : 22,325.91 = 9,104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.14/22,325.91 = 9,104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.14x = 22,325.91 × 9,104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.14x = 203,270,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,270,266.26/16,178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.50

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