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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.72, 22,309.28 and 9,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.72, 22,309.28 and 9,093.76 is: 12,548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.72 : 22,309.28 = 9,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.72/22,309.28 = 9,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.72x = 22,309.28 × 9,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.72x = 202,875,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,875,238.09/16,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.94

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