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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.65, 22,316.61 and 9,098.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.65, 22,316.61 and 9,098.02 is: 12,555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.65 : 22,316.61 = 9,098.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.65/22,316.61 = 9,098.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.65x = 22,316.61 × 9,098.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.65x = 203,037,026.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,037,026.13/16,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.12

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