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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.12, 22,313.20 and 9,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.12, 22,313.20 and 9,095.60 is: 12,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.12 : 22,313.20 = 9,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.12/22,313.20 = 9,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.12x = 22,313.20 × 9,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.12x = 202,951,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,951,941.92/16,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.82

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