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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.48, 22,557.72 and 9,175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.48, 22,557.72 and 9,175.16 is: 12,663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.48 : 22,557.72 = 9,175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.48/22,557.72 = 9,175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.48x = 22,557.72 × 9,175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.48x = 206,970,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,970,690.24/16,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.03

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