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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.16, 22,327.02 and 9,106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.16, 22,327.02 and 9,106.08 is: 12,564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.16 : 22,327.02 = 9,106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.16/22,327.02 = 9,106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.16x = 22,327.02 × 9,106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.16x = 203,311,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,311,630.28/16,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.71

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