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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.85, 22,309.20 and 9,093.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.85, 22,309.20 and 9,093.12 is: 12,547.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.85 : 22,309.20 = 9,093.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.85/22,309.20 = 9,093.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.85x = 22,309.20 × 9,093.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.85x = 202,860,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,860,232.70/16,166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.91

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