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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.62, 22,319.50 and 9,100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.62, 22,319.50 and 9,100.08 is: 12,558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.62 : 22,319.50 = 9,100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.62/22,319.50 = 9,100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.62x = 22,319.50 × 9,100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.62x = 203,109,235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,109,235.56/16,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.06

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