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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.42, 22,316.34 and 9,097.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.42, 22,316.34 and 9,097.85 is: 12,554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.42 : 22,316.34 = 9,097.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.42/22,316.34 = 9,097.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.42x = 22,316.34 × 9,097.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.42x = 203,030,713.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,030,713.87/16,171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.91

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