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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.48, 22,313.64 and 9,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.48, 22,313.64 and 9,095.90 is: 12,552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.48 : 22,313.64 = 9,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.48/22,313.64 = 9,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.48x = 22,313.64 × 9,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.48x = 202,962,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,962,638.08/16,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.21

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