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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.40, 22,312.19 and 9,095.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.40, 22,312.19 and 9,095.67 is: 12,551.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.40 : 22,312.19 = 9,095.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.40/22,312.19 = 9,095.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.40x = 22,312.19 × 9,095.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.40x = 202,944,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,944,339.96/16,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.14

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