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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.79, 22,308.89 and 9,094.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.79, 22,308.89 and 9,094.41 is: 12,549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.79 : 22,308.89 = 9,094.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.79/22,308.89 = 9,094.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.79x = 22,308.89 × 9,094.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.79x = 202,886,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,886,146.83/16,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.56

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