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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.77, 22,317.99 and 9,100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.77, 22,317.99 and 9,100.04 is: 12,557.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.77 : 22,317.99 = 9,100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.77/22,317.99 = 9,100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.77x = 22,317.99 × 9,100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.77x = 203,094,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,094,490.13/16,173.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.03

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