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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.27, 22,319.55 and 9,099.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.27, 22,319.55 and 9,099.95 is: 12,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.27 : 22,319.55 = 9,099.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.27/22,319.55 = 9,099.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.27x = 22,319.55 × 9,099.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.27x = 203,106,677.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,106,677.42/16,173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.17

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