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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.29, 22,313.38 and 9,095.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.29, 22,313.38 and 9,095.71 is: 12,551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.29 : 22,313.38 = 9,095.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.29/22,313.38 = 9,095.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.29x = 22,313.38 × 9,095.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.29x = 202,956,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,956,033.60/16,169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.94

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