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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.20, 22,315.32 and 9,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.20, 22,315.32 and 9,097.20 is: 12,553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.20 : 22,315.32 = 9,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.20/22,315.32 = 9,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.20x = 22,315.32 × 9,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.20x = 203,006,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,006,929.10/16,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.61

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