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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.79, 22,313.01 and 9,097.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.79, 22,313.01 and 9,097.41 is: 12,553.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.79 : 22,313.01 = 9,097.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.79/22,313.01 = 9,097.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.79x = 22,313.01 × 9,097.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.79x = 202,990,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,990,600.30/16,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.69

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