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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.03, 22,310.24 and 9,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.03, 22,310.24 and 9,096.30 is: 12,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.03 : 22,310.24 = 9,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.03/22,310.24 = 9,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.03x = 22,310.24 × 9,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.03x = 202,940,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,940,590.63/16,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.42

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