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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.68, 22,312.95 and 9,094.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.68, 22,312.95 and 9,094.73 is: 12,550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.68 : 22,312.95 = 9,094.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.68/22,312.95 = 9,094.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.68x = 22,312.95 × 9,094.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.68x = 202,930,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,930,255.75/16,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.05

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