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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.58, 22,206.65 and 9,379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.58, 22,206.65 and 9,379.67 is: 12,940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.58 : 22,206.65 = 9,379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.58/22,206.65 = 9,379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.58x = 22,206.65 × 9,379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.58x = 208,291,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,291,048.81/16,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.88

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