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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.32, 22,328.18 and 9,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.32, 22,328.18 and 9,106.20 is: 12,566.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.32 : 22,328.18 = 9,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.32/22,328.18 = 9,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.32x = 22,328.18 × 9,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.32x = 203,324,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,324,872.72/16,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.96

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