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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,166.94, 22,309.98 and 9,093.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,166.94, 22,309.98 and 9,093.36 is: 12,548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,166.94 : 22,309.98 = 9,093.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,166.94/22,309.98 = 9,093.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,166.94x = 22,309.98 × 9,093.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,166.94x = 202,872,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,872,679.73/16,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.61

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