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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.93, 22,558.78 and 9,175.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.93, 22,558.78 and 9,175.85 is: 12,662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.93 : 22,558.78 = 9,175.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.93/22,558.78 = 9,175.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.93x = 22,558.78 × 9,175.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.93x = 206,995,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,995,880.14/16,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,662.67

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