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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.18, 22,317.78 and 9,098.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.18, 22,317.78 and 9,098.23 is: 12,554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.18 : 22,317.78 = 9,098.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.18/22,317.78 = 9,098.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.18x = 22,317.78 × 9,098.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.18x = 203,052,295.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,052,295.53/16,173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.88

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