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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.36, 22,314.76 and 9,096.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.36, 22,314.76 and 9,096.78 is: 12,553.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.36 : 22,314.76 = 9,096.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.36/22,314.76 = 9,096.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.36x = 22,314.76 × 9,096.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.36x = 202,992,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,992,462.47/16,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.37

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