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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.58, 22,318.60 and 9,099.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.58, 22,318.60 and 9,099.58 is: 12,556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.58 : 22,318.60 = 9,099.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.58/22,318.60 = 9,099.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.58x = 22,318.60 × 9,099.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.58x = 203,089,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,089,729.10/16,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.89

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