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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.24, 22,312.85 and 9,095.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.24, 22,312.85 and 9,095.02 is: 12,552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.24 : 22,312.85 = 9,095.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.24/22,312.85 = 9,095.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.24x = 22,312.85 × 9,095.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.24x = 202,935,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,935,715.75/16,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.28

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