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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.44, 22,314.90 and 9,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.44, 22,314.90 and 9,096.34 is: 12,553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.44 : 22,314.90 = 9,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.44/22,314.90 = 9,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.44x = 22,314.90 × 9,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.44x = 202,983,917.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,983,917.47/16,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.55

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