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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.62, 22,316.74 and 9,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.62, 22,316.74 and 9,098.08 is: 12,555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.62 : 22,316.74 = 9,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.62/22,316.74 = 9,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.62x = 22,316.74 × 9,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.62x = 203,039,485.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,039,485.86/16,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.30

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