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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.25, 22,310.71 and 9,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.25, 22,310.71 and 9,093.20 is: 12,549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.25 : 22,310.71 = 9,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.25/22,310.71 = 9,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.25x = 22,310.71 × 9,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.25x = 202,875,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,875,613.89/16,166.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.33

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