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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.52, 22,310.40 and 9,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.52, 22,310.40 and 9,094.72 is: 12,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.52 : 22,310.40 = 9,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.52/22,310.40 = 9,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.52x = 22,310.40 × 9,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.52x = 202,906,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,906,841.09/16,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.28

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