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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.64, 22,315.06 and 9,097.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.64, 22,315.06 and 9,097.92 is: 12,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.64 : 22,315.06 = 9,097.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.64/22,315.06 = 9,097.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.64x = 22,315.06 × 9,097.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.64x = 203,020,630.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,020,630.68/16,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.12

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