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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.68, 22,318.45 and 9,098.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.68, 22,318.45 and 9,098.73 is: 12,555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.68 : 22,318.45 = 9,098.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.68/22,318.45 = 9,098.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.68x = 22,318.45 × 9,098.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.68x = 203,069,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,069,527.82/16,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.56

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