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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.80, 22,317 and 9,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.80, 22,317 and 9,096.80 is: 12,554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.80 : 22,317 = 9,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.80/22,317 = 9,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.80x = 22,317 × 9,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.80x = 203,013,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,013,285.60/16,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.31

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