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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.85, 22,311.40 and 9,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.85, 22,311.40 and 9,094.28 is: 12,549.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.85 : 22,311.40 = 9,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.85/22,311.40 = 9,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.85x = 22,311.40 × 9,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.85x = 202,906,001.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,906,001.55/16,167.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.97

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