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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.98, 22,314.36 and 9,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.98, 22,314.36 and 9,096.40 is: 12,552.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.98 : 22,314.36 = 9,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.98/22,314.36 = 9,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.98x = 22,314.36 × 9,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.98x = 202,980,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,980,344.30/16,169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.91

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