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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.72, 22,319.08 and 9,099.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.72, 22,319.08 and 9,099.54 is: 12,558.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.72 : 22,319.08 = 9,099.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.72/22,319.08 = 9,099.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.72x = 22,319.08 × 9,099.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.72x = 203,093,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,093,338.47/16,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.55

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