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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.97, 22,314.33 and 9,096.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.97, 22,314.33 and 9,096.39 is: 12,552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.97 : 22,314.33 = 9,096.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.97/22,314.33 = 9,096.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.97x = 22,314.33 × 9,096.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.97x = 202,979,848.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,979,848.27/16,169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.89

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