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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.47, 22,312.26 and 9,094.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.47, 22,312.26 and 9,094.89 is: 12,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.47 : 22,312.26 = 9,094.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.47/22,312.26 = 9,094.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.47x = 22,312.26 × 9,094.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.47x = 202,927,550.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,927,550.35/16,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.82

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