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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.66, 22,312.64 and 9,095.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.66, 22,312.64 and 9,095.18 is: 12,551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.66 : 22,312.64 = 9,095.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.66/22,312.64 = 9,095.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.66x = 22,312.64 × 9,095.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.66x = 202,937,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,937,477.08/16,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.29

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