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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.52, 22,312.20 and 9,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.52, 22,312.20 and 9,094.60 is: 12,551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.52 : 22,312.20 = 9,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.52/22,312.20 = 9,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.52x = 22,312.20 × 9,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.52x = 202,920,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,920,534.12/16,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.12

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