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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.02, 22,316.96 and 9,099.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.02, 22,316.96 and 9,099.29 is: 12,556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.02 : 22,316.96 = 9,099.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.02/22,316.96 = 9,099.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.02x = 22,316.96 × 9,099.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.02x = 203,068,333.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,068,333.88/16,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.00

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