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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.77, 22,311.09 and 9,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.77, 22,311.09 and 9,095.04 is: 12,550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.77 : 22,311.09 = 9,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.77/22,311.09 = 9,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.77x = 22,311.09 × 9,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.77x = 202,920,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,920,255.99/16,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.14

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