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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.44, 22,313.52 and 9,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.44, 22,313.52 and 9,095.34 is: 12,552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.44 : 22,313.52 = 9,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.44/22,313.52 = 9,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.44x = 22,313.52 × 9,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.44x = 202,949,051.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,949,051.00/16,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.17

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