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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.03, 22,316.07 and 9,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.03, 22,316.07 and 9,097.30 is: 12,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.03 : 22,316.07 = 9,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.03/22,316.07 = 9,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.03x = 22,316.07 × 9,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.03x = 203,015,983.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,015,983.61/16,171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.30

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