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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.54, 22,318.20 and 9,101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.54, 22,318.20 and 9,101.16 is: 12,558.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.54 : 22,318.20 = 9,101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.54/22,318.20 = 9,101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.54x = 22,318.20 × 9,101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.54x = 203,121,509.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,121,509.11/16,173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.88

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