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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.75, 22,415.23 and 9,171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.75, 22,415.23 and 9,171.02 is: 12,654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.75 : 22,415.23 = 9,171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.75/22,415.23 = 9,171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.75x = 22,415.23 × 9,171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.75x = 205,570,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,570,590.14/16,244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,654.58

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