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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.12, 22,318.05 and 9,100.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.12, 22,318.05 and 9,100.00 is: 12,557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.12 : 22,318.05 = 9,100.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.12/22,318.05 = 9,100.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.12x = 22,318.05 × 9,100.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.12x = 203,094,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,094,199.20/16,173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.52

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