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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.92, 22,312.84 and 9,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.92, 22,312.84 and 9,095.34 is: 12,551.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.92 : 22,312.84 = 9,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.92/22,312.84 = 9,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.92x = 22,312.84 × 9,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.92x = 202,942,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,942,866.17/16,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.42

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