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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.08, 22,325.80 and 9,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.08, 22,325.80 and 9,104.20 is: 12,563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.08 : 22,325.80 = 9,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.08/22,325.80 = 9,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.08x = 22,325.80 × 9,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.08x = 203,258,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,258,548.36/16,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.05

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