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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.58, 22,326.12 and 9,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.58, 22,326.12 and 9,008.40 is: 12,431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.58 : 22,326.12 = 9,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.58/22,326.12 = 9,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.58x = 22,326.12 × 9,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.58x = 201,122,619.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,122,619.41/16,178.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,431.41

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