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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,091.17, 22,205.85 and 9,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,091.17, 22,205.85 and 9,017.60 is: 12,444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,091.17 : 22,205.85 = 9,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,091.17/22,205.85 = 9,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,091.17x = 22,205.85 × 9,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,091.17x = 200,243,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,243,328.11/16,091.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.30

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