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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.92, 22,320.88 and 9,101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.92, 22,320.88 and 9,101.92 is: 12,561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.92 : 22,320.88 = 9,101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.92/22,320.88 = 9,101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.92x = 22,320.88 × 9,101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.92x = 203,162,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,162,864.09/16,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.14

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