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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.10, 22,318.64 and 9,099.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.10, 22,318.64 and 9,099.50 is: 12,557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.10 : 22,318.64 = 9,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.10/22,318.64 = 9,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.10x = 22,318.64 × 9,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.10x = 203,088,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,088,464.68/16,173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.18

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