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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.64, 22,323.96 and 9,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.64, 22,323.96 and 9,103.68 is: 12,561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.64 : 22,323.96 = 9,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.64/22,323.96 = 9,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.64x = 22,323.96 × 9,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.64x = 203,230,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,230,188.17/16,178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.64

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