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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.23, 22,313.72 and 9,095.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.23, 22,313.72 and 9,095.59 is: 12,552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.23 : 22,313.72 = 9,095.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.23/22,313.72 = 9,095.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.23x = 22,313.72 × 9,095.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.23x = 202,956,448.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,956,448.49/16,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.02

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