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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.18, 22,325.55 and 9,105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.18, 22,325.55 and 9,105.48 is: 12,564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.18 : 22,325.55 = 9,105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.18/22,325.55 = 9,105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.18x = 22,325.55 × 9,105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.18x = 203,284,849.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,284,849.01/16,179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.60

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