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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,172.64, 22,316.45 and 9,098.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,172.64, 22,316.45 and 9,098.91 is: 12,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,172.64 : 22,316.45 = 9,098.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,172.64/22,316.45 = 9,098.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,172.64x = 22,316.45 × 9,098.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,172.64x = 203,055,324.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,055,324.57/16,172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.48

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