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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.90, 22,316.63 and 9,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.90, 22,316.63 and 9,458.24 is: 13,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.90 : 22,316.63 = 9,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.90/22,316.63 = 9,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.90x = 22,316.63 × 9,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.90x = 211,075,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,075,883.66/16,173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.40

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