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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.54, 22,315.11 and 9,096.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.54, 22,315.11 and 9,096.96 is: 12,553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.54 : 22,315.11 = 9,096.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.54/22,315.11 = 9,096.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.54x = 22,315.11 × 9,096.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.54x = 202,999,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,999,663.07/16,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.67

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