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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.95, 22,213.78 and 9,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.95, 22,213.78 and 9,023.74 is: 12,453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.95 : 22,213.78 = 9,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.95/22,213.78 = 9,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.95x = 22,213.78 × 9,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.95x = 200,451,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,451,375.14/16,095.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.53

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