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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,172.13, 22,317.60 and 9,098.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,172.13, 22,317.60 and 9,098.67 is: 12,556.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,172.13 : 22,317.60 = 9,098.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,172.13/22,317.60 = 9,098.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,172.13x = 22,317.60 × 9,098.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,172.13x = 203,060,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,060,477.59/16,172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.20

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