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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.42, 22,314.96 and 9,096.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.42, 22,314.96 and 9,096.85 is: 12,553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.42 : 22,314.96 = 9,096.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.42/22,314.96 = 9,096.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.42x = 22,314.96 × 9,096.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.42x = 202,995,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,995,843.88/16,170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.53

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