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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.49, 22,417.77 and 9,170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.49, 22,417.77 and 9,170.91 is: 12,656.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.49 : 22,417.77 = 9,170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.49/22,417.77 = 9,170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.49x = 22,417.77 × 9,170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.49x = 205,591,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,591,351.07/16,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.07

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