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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.76, 22,325.04 and 9,104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.76, 22,325.04 and 9,104.76 is: 12,563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.76 : 22,325.04 = 9,104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.76/22,325.04 = 9,104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.76x = 22,325.04 × 9,104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.76x = 203,264,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,264,131.19/16,178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.64

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