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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.75, 22,312.78 and 9,094.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.75, 22,312.78 and 9,094.70 is: 12,551.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.75 : 22,312.78 = 9,094.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.75/22,312.78 = 9,094.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.75x = 22,312.78 × 9,094.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.75x = 202,928,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,928,040.27/16,167.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.41

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