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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.86, 22,312.94 and 9,095.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.86, 22,312.94 and 9,095.33 is: 12,551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.86 : 22,312.94 = 9,095.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.86/22,312.94 = 9,095.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.86x = 22,312.94 × 9,095.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.86x = 202,943,631.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,943,631.09/16,168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.51

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