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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.24, 22,319.03 and 9,099.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.24, 22,319.03 and 9,099.67 is: 12,557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.24 : 22,319.03 = 9,099.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.24/22,319.03 = 9,099.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.24x = 22,319.03 × 9,099.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.24x = 203,095,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,095,807.72/16,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.52

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