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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.92, 22,315.65 and 9,097.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.92, 22,315.65 and 9,097.35 is: 12,554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.92 : 22,315.65 = 9,097.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.92/22,315.65 = 9,097.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.92x = 22,315.65 × 9,097.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.92x = 203,013,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,013,278.53/16,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.22

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