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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.60, 22,311.60 and 9,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.60, 22,311.60 and 9,097.76 is: 12,553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.60 : 22,311.60 = 9,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.60/22,311.60 = 9,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.60x = 22,311.60 × 9,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.60x = 202,985,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,985,582.02/16,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.53

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