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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.68, 22,313.88 and 9,096.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.68, 22,313.88 and 9,096.84 is: 12,554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.68 : 22,313.88 = 9,096.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.68/22,313.88 = 9,096.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.68x = 22,313.88 × 9,096.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.68x = 202,985,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,985,796.14/16,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.26

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