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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.86, 22,319.84 and 9,100.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.86, 22,319.84 and 9,100.34 is: 12,558.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.86 : 22,319.84 = 9,100.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.86/22,319.84 = 9,100.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.86x = 22,319.84 × 9,100.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.86x = 203,118,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,118,132.75/16,173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.42

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