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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.38, 22,326.16 and 9,104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.38, 22,326.16 and 9,104.84 is: 12,564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.38 : 22,326.16 = 9,104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.38/22,326.16 = 9,104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.38x = 22,326.16 × 9,104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.38x = 203,276,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,276,114.61/16,178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.68

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